Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD15

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7500 was released 7 years after the SD15 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D7500 grades versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D7500 against the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and SD15 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and SD15.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D7500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger D7500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.