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Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Launched November 2005
  • Successor is Canon 5D MII
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was introduced 5 years earlier than the SD15 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 5D grades against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Sigma SD15

 5D SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 5D

 SD15 5D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010November 2005More modern by 52 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Sigma SD15

 5D SD15 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 5D compared to the SD15.

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and SD15.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5D will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 5D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
65
manual focus
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Sigma SD15
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (800 per charge)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
49
environment proof
MP count decent (13MP)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (800 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count decent (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (800 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 5DSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5D Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-11-12 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic II 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 surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4368 x 2912 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sigma SA
Available lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes External -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,780 $1,500