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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MIV
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 2 years after the SD15 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5D MIII scores versus the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sigma SD15

 5D MIII SD15 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 5D MIII

 SD15 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD15

 5D MIII SD15 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIII against the SD15.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and SD15.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIII will resolve more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (22MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIII
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
51
environment proof
megapixel count decent (22MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
27
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISigma SD15
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sigma SA
Total lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,780 $1,500