Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15
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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Announced February 2009
- Earlier Model is Canon 5D
- Successor is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MII versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 5D MII was announced 12 months before the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5D MII matches up vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Sigma SD15
| 5D MII | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 5D MII
| SD15 | 5D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Sigma SD15
| 5D MII | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII has outside measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5D MII compared to the SD15.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and SD15.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MII will resolve more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sigma SD15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sigma SD15 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-02-13 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Sigma SA |
| Available lenses | 250 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 850 grams (1.87 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1815 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $1,190 | $1,500 |