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Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak M575 and Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Kodak and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M575 was brought out within a month of the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M575 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the M575 matches up vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Sigma SD15

 M575 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Kodak M575

 SD15 M575 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Sigma SD15

 M575 SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M575 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M575 and the SD15.

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M575 and SD15.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M575 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Kodak M575 will render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M575
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (152g)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography features
Sigma SD15 Sports photography features
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
68
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (152g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M575
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
40
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD15 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (152 grams)
9
no video
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Kodak M575 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Sigma SD15
 Kodak EasyShare M575Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sigma
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Sigma SD15
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $1,500