Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15
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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Launched March 2003
- Successor is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD14

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon 10D and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 10D was brought out 7 years earlier than the SD15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 10D grades vs the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Sigma SD15
10D | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 10D
SD15 | 10D | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2003 | More recent by 83 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer screen (+342k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Sigma SD15
10D | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D has exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Canon 10D and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 10D compared to the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and SD15.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 10D to provide greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 10D | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2003-03-31 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 250 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 875g (1.93 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 57 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,900 | $1,500 |