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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(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
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sigma SD15

 7D MII SD15 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 7D MII

 SD15 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD15

 7D MII SD15 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (670 CIPA)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D MII
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
58
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (670 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (670 CIPA)
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
29
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IISigma SD15
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