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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(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
Sigma SD14
(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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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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).

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sigma SD14

 D100 SD14 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D100

 SD14 D100 
LaunchedSeptember 2006July 2002More recent by 50 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution150k118kCrisper screen (+32k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD14

 D100 SD14 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D100 and SD14 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D100
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
41
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D100Sigma 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