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Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma SD15 and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD15 grades versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma Quattro H

 SD15 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sigma SD15

 Quattro H SD15 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sigma Quattro H

 SD15 Quattro H 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD15 compared to the Quattro H.

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and Quattro H is 59 and 78 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will result in more detail having its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD15 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography information
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
83
manual focus
fantastic resolution (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD15
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD15 Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
72
fantastic resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD15
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
fantastic resolution (45 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
26
includes face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sigma Quattro H
 Sigma SD15Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma SD15 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-20 2016-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 76 76
Crop factor 1.7 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lb) -
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,500 $1,134