Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD1
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Released July 2002
- Replacement is Nikon D200
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D100 was launched 9 years earlier than the SD1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D100 grades vs the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sigma SD1
| D100 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D100
| SD1 | D100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | July 2002 | More modern by 99 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 118k | Crisper display (+342k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD1
| D100 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D100 enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions 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).
Examine the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D100 against the SD1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D100 and SD1 is 58 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and SD1.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma SD1 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Nikon D100 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D100 | Sigma SD1 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2002-07-26 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 1.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 780 gr (1.72 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $170 | $2,339 |
