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Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon 77D
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon T6s versus Sigma SD15, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6s was announced 5 years after the SD15 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the T6s scores against the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sigma SD15

 T6s SD15 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon T6s

 SD15 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Sigma SD15

 T6s SD15 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T6s provides outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the T6s versus the SD15.

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and SD15 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and SD15.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon T6s to offer extra detail with its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer T6s provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6s
Street photography with Sigma SD15
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 per charge)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
66
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6s
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T6s vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Sigma SD15
Alternate name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact 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 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $849 $1,500