Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15
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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Successor is Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma SD14

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

The D700 was released 16 months earlier than the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D700 scores vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D700 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Sigma SD15
D700 | SD15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D700
SD15 | D700 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | October 2008 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD15
D700 | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 comes with external measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D700 against the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and SD15 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and SD15.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D700 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon D700 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2008-10-07 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1074 gr (2.37 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2303 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $2,700 | $1,500 |