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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was manufactured 5 years after the SD15 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D7200 scores against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sigma SD15

 D7200 SD15 
ReleasedMarch 2015February 2010More modern by 62 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D7200

 SD15 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD15

 D7200 SD15 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7200 has outer dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D7200 and the SD15.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and SD15.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D7200 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger D7200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography info
Sigma SD15 Street photography info
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,110 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
68
great battery life (1,110 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,110 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD15
 Nikon D7200Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D7200 Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-03-02 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $1,100 $1,500