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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sigma SD15 and Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was launched 5 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD15 scores versus the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony A7 II

 SD15 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma SD15

 A7 II SD15 
IntroducedNovember 2014February 2010Fresher by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony A7 II

 SD15 A7 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 provides physical 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) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD15 against the A7 II.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and A7 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD15 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD15 Street photography details
Sony A7 II Street photography details
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD15
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD15
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sony A7 II
 Sigma SD15Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD15 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-20 2014-11-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 750 gr (1.65 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,500 $1,456