Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15
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Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma SD14

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 80D versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 80D was unveiled 6 years after the SD15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 80D matches up vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sigma SD15
80D | SD15 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 73 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 80D
SD15 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Sigma SD15
80D | SD15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Canon 80D versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 80D versus the SD15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and SD15.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 80D to offer greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 80D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 80D | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced 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 detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,199 | $1,500 |