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Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon B600 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly close but the B600 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The B600 was manufactured 8 years after the SD1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the B600 scores vs the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Sigma SD1

 B600 SD1 
LaunchedJanuary 2019September 2010More modern by 102 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon B600

 SD1 B600 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Sigma SD1

 B600 SD1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the B600 and the SD1.

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SD1 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and SD1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The B600 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon B600 will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger B600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (280 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (280 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon B600 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon Coolpix B600Sigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Sigma SD1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-01-18 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) -
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
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