Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 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
- Updated by Nikon D200
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15
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In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the D100 (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D100 was brought out 5 years prior to the SD14 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the D100 grades versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D100 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D100 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sigma SD14
| D100 | SD14 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D100
| SD14 | D100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2006 |  | July 2002 | More recent by 50 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 150k |  | 118k | Crisper screen (+32k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD14
| D100 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 offers external dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D100 versus the SD14.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D100 and SD14 is 58 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and SD14.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D100 to provide greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
| Nikon D100 | Sigma SD14 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon D100 | Sigma SD14 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2002-07-26 | 2006-09-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 1.8" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 780g (1.72 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $170 | $198 |