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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 S1
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and SD10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was revealed 10 years after the SD10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 S2 scores versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Sigma SD10

 1 S2 SD10 
RevealedMay 2014March 2004Newer by 124 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon 1 S2

 SD10 1 S2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Sigma SD10

 1 S2 SD10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 S2 vs the SD10.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 S2 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11.2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 1 S2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
good resolution (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
71
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (190g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
60
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
good resolution (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (190g)
good resolution (14.2 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
33
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (190g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon 1 S2Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 S2 Sigma SD10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-05-21 2004-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.1 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 115.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3072 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 171 -
Cross type focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 13 76
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $198