Sigma SD15 vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look closer at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD15 was released 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD15 scores against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD15 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD15 and the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and ZV-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD15 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.