| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sigma SD15 |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sigmaphoto.com/ |
| Model number | SD15 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | SLR |
| Release year | 2010 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 144 mm |
| Width | 81 mm |
| Height | 107 mm |
| Weight | 680 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Foveon X3 |
| Effective megapixels | 4.7 MP |
| Sensor format | 0.98 inch |
| Sensor area | 285.66 mm² |
| Sensor width | 20.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 13.8 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 7.84 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.7 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | Full Color |
| Anti aliasing filter | Not needed |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
- 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
- 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
- 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - 12-bit raw (.x3f)
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
|
| Continuous-mode | 3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | - |
| Movie resolution | Add |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | Add |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - |
| Hd video out | Add |
| Hd video connection | Add |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Sigma SA bayonet |
| Lens | Add |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Focal length (actual) | Add |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | Add |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Varies with lens |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 5-point phase-difference detection |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD(playback only) |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag. |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.9 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 1,600 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode) |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- custom
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- overcast
- shade
- sunlight
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Add |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - forced on
- red-eye reduction
- s-ttl
- slow sync
- slow sync/red-eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 11 m |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | 1/180 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | - firewire
- usb 2.0 full (low) speed
|
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | - |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - cr-21 wired
- rs-31 wireless
|
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 21 frames |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 250 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary BP-21 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor. |