Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15
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Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Launched November 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D300S
- Updated by Nikon D610
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D600 was revealed 2 years after the SD15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D600 grades vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D600 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Sigma SD15
| D600 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 34 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D600
| SD15 | D600 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D600 and Sigma SD15
| D600 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D600 has physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D600 against the SD15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D600 and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and SD15.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D600 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D600 will provide extra detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer D600 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
| Nikon D600 | Sigma SD15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon D600 | Sigma SD15 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-11-13 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.5 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 850 gr (1.87 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 94 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2980 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,900 | $1,500 |
