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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D750
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The D780 was manufactured 10 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D780 matches up vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sigma SD15

 D780 SD15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020February 2010Fresher by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k460kCrisper display (+1899k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D780

 SD15 D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sigma SD15

 D780 SD15 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 provides outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D780 compared to the SD15.

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and SD15 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D780 and SD15.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D780 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D780 will provide extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D780 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
71
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (2,260 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
71
great battery power (2,260 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (2,260 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D780
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Sigma SD15
 Nikon D780Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D780 Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,359k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15b -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Two One
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