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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was launched 6 years after the SD15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sigma SD15

 5D MIV SD15 
AnnouncedAugust 2016February 2010More modern by 80 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 5D MIV

 SD15 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD15

 5D MIV SD15 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV provides outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the SD15.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and SD15.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography information
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Sigma SD15 Street photography factors
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
fantastic resolution (30MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD15 Vlogging highlights
31
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSigma SD15
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ 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 30MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $3,299 $1,500