Sigma SD15 has a Sigma SA Bayonet lens mount and currently there are 76 native lenses available for this mount. SA has access to Sigma's full selection of lenses but the downside is no other manufacturer offers a lens for this mount.
Sigma SD15 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 23 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 15 lenses with weather sealing for SD15 but bear in mind that SD15 body doesn't have weather sealings.
Here are some of the most popular Sigma SD15 Lenses on Camera Decision:
Popular Sigma SD15 Lenses
Check our Sigma SD15 Lenses page or use our Smart Lens Finder tool for more detailed lens search.
Sigma SD15 has a 5.0MP APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features True II processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 2640 x 1760 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. SD15 has a native ISO range of 100 - 1600 which can be boosted to 50-3200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.
Sigma SD15 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Sigma Quattro with its 29.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sigma SD15 vs Sigma Quattro or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.
Let's look at how the size of the Sigma SD15's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.
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Sigma SD15 weighs 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) and has external dimensions of 144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 771g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 81mm, it also has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sigma SD15 with the dimensions:
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sigma SD15, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Sigma SD15 with its main competitors:
Sigma SD15 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing page.
LCD and Viewfinder
Sigma SD15 has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
SD15 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. The viewfinder has a coverage of 96% and a magnification ratio of 0.6x. 96% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.
Max Shutter speed
Sigma SD15 can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.
Flash
SD15 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.
Focusing
Sigma SD15 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations.
Video Features
Unfortunately Sigma SD15 doesn't have Video recording ability.
Connectivity and Storage
You can connect SD15 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.
Sigma SD15 Features Compared to Main Competitors
Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Sigma SD15 is $1,500.00
In this section, we analyse how Sigma SD15 compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of SD15 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.
Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma SD15 amongst Camera Decision readers.
It would also be interesting to compare Sigma SD15 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Sigma SD15's price range.
| General |
| Brand |
Sigma |
| Model |
Sigma SD15 |
| Announced |
2010-02-20 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
| Price |
$1,500.00 |
Lens |
| Manual Focus |
|
| Lens Mount |
Sigma SA Bayonet |
| Number of Lenses |
76 |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
n/a |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
| Screen Type |
Fixed Type |
| Screen Size |
3″ |
| Screen Resolution |
460k dots |
| Live View |
|
| Touch Screen |
|
Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.6 |
Photography Features |
| Min Shutter Speed |
30s |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000s |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
|
| Aperture Priority |
|
| Manual Exposure Mode |
|
| Exposure Compensation |
Yes |
| Custom White Balance |
|
| Image Stabilization |
|
| Built-in Flash |
|
| Flash Range |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync |
1/180s |
| Flash Modes |
Unknown |
| External Flash |
|
| AE Bracketing |
|
| WB Bracketing |
|
Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
|
| Average |
|
| Spot |
|
| Partial |
|
| AF-Area |
|
| Center Weighted |
|
DxO Sensor Scores |
| DxO Overall Score |
not tested |
| DxO Color Depth |
not tested |
| DxO Dynamic Range |
not tested |
| DxO Low Light ISO |
not tested |
|
Report a correction |
| Sensor |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions |
20.7 x 13.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
285.66mm2 |
| Sensor Resolution |
5 megapixels |
| Max Image Resolution |
2640 x 1760 |
| Max Native ISO |
1,600 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
50 |
| RAW Support |
|
Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
|
| AF Continuous |
|
| AF Single |
|
| AF Tracking |
|
| AF Selective |
|
| AF Center |
|
| AF Multi Area |
|
| AF Live View |
|
| AF Face Detection |
|
| AF Contrast Detection |
|
| AF Phase Detection |
|
Video Features |
| Max Video Resolution |
None |
| Microphone Port |
|
| Headphone Port |
|
Connectivity |
| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
| HDMI |
|
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Physical |
| Environmental Sealing |
|
| Water Proof |
|
| Dust Proof |
|
| Shock Proof |
|
| Crush Proof |
|
| Freeze Proof |
|
| Weight |
750g |
| Physical Dimensions |
144 x 107 x 81mm |
Other Features |
| Self Timer |
Yes (10 sec) |
| Timelapse Recording |
|
| GPS |
None |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |