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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T7i was released 7 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the T7i scores vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sigma SD15

 T7i SD15 
IntroducedFebruary 2017February 2010Fresher by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon T7i

 SD15 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sigma SD15

 T7i SD15 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i features exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T7i versus the SD15.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and SD15 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and SD15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent T7i is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Sigma SD15 Sports photography features
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
80
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sigma SD15
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSigma SD15
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sigma SD15
Alternate name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $749 $1,500