Sigma SD15 vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sigma SD15 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD15 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD15 grades vs the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 provides exterior 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 Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD15 versus the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and ZX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD15 and ZX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD15 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will render more detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SD15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.