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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(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
Sigma SD15
(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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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

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The 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 resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 5D MII

 SD15 5D MII 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Sigma SD15

 5D MII SD15 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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.

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MII
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MII
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
55
environment proof
good MP (21MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MII
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
29
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IISigma 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