Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14
Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD15, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sigma. The resolution of the DP2x (5MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DP2x was released 12 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2x grades against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma SD15
DP2x | SD15 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma DP2x
SD15 | DP2x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD15
DP2x | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2x and the SD15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and SD15 is 86 and 59 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and SD15.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern DP2x provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sigma |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sigma SD15 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | True II | 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 surface area | 285.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | - |
Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $1,500 |