Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD15

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.

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.

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.

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

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.