Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD15

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D800 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The D800 was released 2 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D800 scores vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D800 provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D800 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D800 versus the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and SD15 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D800 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D800 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher D800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.