Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15
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![Nikon D780 front Nikon D780 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D780/Nikon-D780-front.jpg)
![Sigma SD15 front Sigma SD15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-SD15/Sigma-SD15-front.jpg)
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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D780 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sigma SD15
D780 | SD15 | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 121 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1899k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D780
SD15 | D780 |
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Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sigma SD15
D780 | SD15 | |||
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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).
Look at the Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Sigma-SD15-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Sigma-SD15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Sigma-SD15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Sigma-SD15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Nikon D780 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $2,297 | $1,500 |