Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15
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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Launched September 2014
- Old Model is Canon 7D
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon 7D MII versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 7D MII was introduced 4 years after the SD15 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7D MII grades vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sigma SD15
7D MII | SD15 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 7D MII
SD15 | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD15
7D MII | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 7D MII versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII compared to the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D MII and SD15.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to deliver extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 7D MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sigma SD15 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 (dual) | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.4 x 15mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 336.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 65 | - |
Cross focus points | 65 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,086 | $1,500 |