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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Released April 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60Da was launched 2 years after the SD15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 60Da scores versus the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Sigma SD15

 60Da SD15 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2010Newer by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 60Da

 SD15 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD15

 60Da SD15 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 60Da provides outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 60Da vs the SD15.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and SD15.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 60Da to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 60Da will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60Da
Street photography with Sigma SD15
66
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60Da
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
68
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging info
Sigma SD15 Vlogging info
67
display is selfie friendly
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 60DaSigma SD15
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 60Da Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-07 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,499 $1,500