Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX9

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX9, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD15 was brought out 10 months prior to the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD15 grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD15 features exterior measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD15 versus the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and WX9 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and WX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD15 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX9 will resolve more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.