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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released June 2005
Sigma SD15
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20Da was launched 5 years earlier than the SD15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 20Da grades vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sigma SD15

 20Da SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 20Da

 SD15 20Da 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2005Fresher by 57 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k118kClearer screen (+342k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sigma SD15

 20Da SD15 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da has outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 20Da vs the SD15.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and SD15.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 20Da to give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography highlights
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8MP)
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 20DaSigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 20Da Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-06-01 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 118k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,499 $1,500