Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D700
- New Model is Nikon D780
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma SD14
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D750 was brought out 4 years after the SD15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D750 matches up versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sigma SD15
| D750 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D750
| SD15 | D750 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD15
| D750 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 comes with exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while 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).
Check the Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D750 against the SD15.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and SD15 is 57 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and SD15.
All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D750 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D750 will provide more detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern D750 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
| Nikon D750 | Sigma SD15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D750 | Sigma SD15 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2014-09-12 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 4 | 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 area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Available lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 840 grams (1.85 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 93 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2956 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1230 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Cost at launch | $2,000 | $1,500 |
