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Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Canon 6D MII
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 6D versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was manufactured 3 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6D scores vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Sigma SD15

 6D SD15 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 6D

 SD15 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Sigma SD15

 6D SD15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D offers exterior dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 6D compared to the SD15.

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and SD15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 6D will show extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern 6D provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
63
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography factors
Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
69
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery life (1,090 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
61
great battery life (1,090 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (1,090 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
30
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 6D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 6DSigma SD15
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 6D Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-12 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,699 $1,500