Sigma SD15 vs Sony A35

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony A35, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD15 was announced 19 months prior to the A35 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD15 matches up vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 has got outer measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD15 and the A35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and A35 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and A35.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A35 to offer greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.