Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D100 & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D100 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sigma SD15
D100 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D100
SD15 | D100 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | July 2002 | Newer by 92 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 118k | Clearer screen (+342k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD15
D100 | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and SD15 is 58 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Nikon D100 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |