Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sigma SD15
D200 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D200
SD15 | D200 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | February 2006 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD15
D200 | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |