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Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D610 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The D610 was brought out 3 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D610 scores against the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sigma SD15

 D610 SD15 
ReleasedOctober 2013February 2010More recent by 45 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D610

 SD15 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Sigma SD15

 D610 SD15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D610 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D610 compared to the SD15.

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D610 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D610 will show more detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern D610 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
71
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D610
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
66
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
30
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Sigma SD15
 Nikon D610Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D610 Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-10-08 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
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 score 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $1,600 $1,500