Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD15 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD15 scores vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony NEX-C3
| SD15 | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma SD15
| NEX-C3 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony NEX-C3
| SD15 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 has outside measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD15 vs the NEX-C3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and NEX-C3 is 59 and 91 respectively.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and NEX-C3.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-C3 to give more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Sigma SD15 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma SD15 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-02-20 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | True II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 76 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $1,500 | $343 |