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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD15 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7R II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD15 grades versus the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony A7R II

 SD15 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sigma SD15

 A7R II SD15 
RevealedJune 2015February 2010More recent by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony A7R II

 SD15 A7R II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD15 versus the A7R II.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and A7R II is 59 and 68 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD15 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD15 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R II will resolve more detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R II Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD15 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
environment sealing
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
missing Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD15 Vlogging information
Sony A7R II Vlogging information
9
no video
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sony A7R II
 Sigma SD15Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD15 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-20 2015-06-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,500 $2,913