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Comparison of Nikon KeyMission 170 and Sigma SD15 [S]ave

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Nikon KeyMission 170
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General
ModelSigma SD15Nikon KeyMission 170
BrandSigmaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSD15170
Camera formatSLRAction Camera
Release year (year)20102016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)14466
Width (mm)8143
Height (mm)10747
Weight (g)680135
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-30
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)4.78.3
Sensor format0.98 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)285.6628.07
Sensor width (mm)20.76.17
Sensor height (mm)13.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.841.61
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot neededNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
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)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)-240
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSigma SA bayonet-
Lens-Single fixed focus, fixed aperture lens produces 170 degree angle of view
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-15.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-4.00
Zoom ratio (x)-1
Aperture range (f)-0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-40
Thread typeVaries with lens-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus type5-point phase-difference detection-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)No / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag.-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.9-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)31.5
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000345,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode)Auto, 100-1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • tba
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/16000 - 1/2
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, SpotMatrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes-TBA
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
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) (m)11-
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
-
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • cr-21 wired
  • rs-31 wireless
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth or included remote control
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)21-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)250-
Battery life, video (minutes)-60
Battery form factorProprietary BP-21Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable1x Proprietary EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro 4.0
  • keymission 360/170 utility program for pc and mac
  • none; free downloads: nikon snapbridge 360/170 app for ios and android devices
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor.Captures 170 degree stills and video up to 4K UHD, electronic Vibration Reduction (4K not supported)



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