Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD15

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D50 versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the D50 (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D50 was launched 5 years earlier than the SD15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D50 grades versus the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D50 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D50 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D50 against the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and SD15 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D50 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.