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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Updated by Nikon D200
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D100 versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the D100 (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D100 was introduced 8 years prior to the SD15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D100 grades vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sigma SD15

 D100 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D100

 SD15 D100 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2002Newer by 92 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k118kClearer screen (+342k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD15

 D100 SD15 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Nikon D100 versus Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D100 versus the SD15.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and SD15 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and SD15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D100 to show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D100
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
41
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging features
Sigma SD15 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Sigma SD15
 Nikon D100Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D100 Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 118k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 780g (1.72 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $170 $1,500