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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D200 was released 5 years before the SD15 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the D200 matches up vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sigma SD15

 D200 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D200

 SD15 D200 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2006More modern by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD15

 D200 SD15 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 has got exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D200 versus the SD15.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D200 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D200
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D200
Street photography with Sigma SD15
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D200
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proof
flash built-in
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD15
 Nikon D200Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D200 Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-02-23 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 583 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $1,500