Sigma SD15 vs Sony S2000
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma SD15 vs Sony S2000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SD15 was revealed 2 months after the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD15 matches up versus the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony S2000
| SD15 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sigma SD15
| S2000 | SD15 |
|---|
Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony S2000
| SD15 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Sigma SD15 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 offers external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD15 versus the S2000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and S2000 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and S2000.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD15 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony S2000 will show extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Sigma SD15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma SD15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | True II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 76 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 750 gr (1.65 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,500 | $225 |