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Comparison of Nikon D300 and Sigma SD15 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D300 ×
Sigma SD15 ×
General
ModelNikon D300Sigma SD15
BrandNikonSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberD300SD15
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20072010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147144
Width (mm)7481
Height (mm)114107
Weight (g)825680
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D200-
SuccessorNikon D300-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)12.34.7
Sensor formatAPS-C0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)372.88285.66
Sensor width (mm)23.620.7
Sensor height (mm)15.813.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.57.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score67-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)679-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3216 x 2136(6.9 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
  • 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 or 14-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.13
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FSigma SA bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Thread type-Varies with lens
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX5-point phase-difference detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag.
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)27-
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2001,600
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settings200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400Auto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7 manual modes with fine tuning
  • auto
  • color temperature
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and rear-curtain sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
  • forced on
  • red-eye reduction
  • s-ttl
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1211
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14-bit
  • nef (raw)
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • cr-21 wired
  • rs-31 wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc in
  • hdmi out
  • pc sync
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3721
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,000250
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery packProprietary BP-21
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • sigma photo pro 4.0
Os compatibility
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor.



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