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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2016
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 180 and Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 5 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sigma SD15

 ELPH 180 SD15 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon ELPH 180

 SD15 ELPH 180 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sigma SD15

 ELPH 180 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the SD15.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and SD15.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 180 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will render greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography factors
Sigma SD15 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sigma SD15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sigma SD15
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-01-05 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $1,500