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Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sigma SD15

 80D SD15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 80D

 SD15 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sigma SD15

 80D SD15 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
77
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 80D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 80DSigma SD15
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