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Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S4100 and Sigma SD10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The S4100 was brought out 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S4100 matches up versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sigma SD10

 S4100 SD10 
IntroducedFebruary 2011March 2004Fresher by 84 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon S4100

 SD10 S4100 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sigma SD10

 S4100 SD10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S4100 and the SD10.

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and SD10 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and SD10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S4100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S4100 will offer more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S4100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
67
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon S4100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sigma SD10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-02-09 2004-03-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
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