Canon 1Ds vs Sigma SD15

Below, we are comparing the Canon 1Ds versus Sigma SD15, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds was unveiled 8 years prior to the SD15 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1Ds scores vs the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds provides physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds and the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and SD15 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and SD15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.