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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon 90D versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was launched 9 years after the SD15 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 90D grades against the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma SD15

 90D SD15 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2010Newer by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon 90D

 SD15 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma SD15

 90D SD15 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D features outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 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).

Compare the Canon 90D versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D and the SD15.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and SD15 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and SD15.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent MP (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
78
good battery power (1,300 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent MP (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent MP (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS 90DSigma SD15
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 90D Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,199 $1,500