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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A68, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A68 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD15 was brought out 6 years before the A68 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD15 scores vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony A68

 SD15 A68 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma SD15

 A68 SD15 
AnnouncedNovember 2015February 2010More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony A68

 SD15 A68 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD15 has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD15 versus the A68.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and A68 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and A68.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A68 to offer extra detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD15 Street photography info
Sony A68 Street photography info
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
Landscape photography with Sony A68
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD15 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sony A68
 Sigma SD15Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD15 Sony SLT-A68
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-20 2015-11-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,500 $581