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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(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
Sigma SD15
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma SD15

 DP2x SD15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma DP2x

 SD15 DP2x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD15

 DP2x SD15 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and SD15 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD15 Vlogging highlights
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sigma SD15
 Sigma DP2xSigma SD15
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