Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A450, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A450 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD15 was announced 2 months after the A450 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD15 grades vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony A450
SD15 | A450 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma SD15
A450 | SD15 |
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Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony A450
SD15 | A450 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD15 and the A450.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and A450 is 59 and 65 respectively.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and A450.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A450 to offer you greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sigma SD15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-20 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | True II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
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 | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,500 | $1,241 |