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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was launched 5 years after the SD15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS R grades against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Sigma SD15

 5DS R SD15 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 5DS R

 SD15 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD15

 5DS R SD15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R has exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5DS R versus the SD15.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and SD15.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 46MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Sigma SD15
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (700 CIPA)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
57
environment proof
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (700 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (700 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 5DS RSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual 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 51 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8688 x 5792 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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
Available lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
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 All around score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $3,699 $1,500