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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Df versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Df (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Df was manufactured 3 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Df scores versus the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sigma SD15

 Df SD15 
IntroducedDecember 2013February 2010More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon Df

 SD15 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sigma SD15

 Df SD15 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df features outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Df and the SD15.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Df and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and SD15.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Df due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Df will provide greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Df provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Df
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
60
great battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sigma SD15
 Nikon DfSigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Df Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-12-20 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3280 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,747 $1,500