Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Renewed by Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma SD14
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sigma. The image resolution of the DP1 (5MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP1 was announced 21 months prior to the SD15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP1 scores versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma SD15
DP1 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma DP1
SD15 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | May 2008 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma SD15
DP1 | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 versus the SD15.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and SD15 is 87 and 59 respectively.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and SD15.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sigma |
Model | Sigma DP1 | Sigma SD15 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-05-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $566 | $1,500 |