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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Announced July 2002
  • Refreshed by Nikon D200
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D100 was launched 4 months prior to the SD9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D100 matches up vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sigma SD9

 D100 SD9 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D100

 SD9 D100 
Display resolution130k118kCrisper display (+12k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD9

 D100 SD9 
AnnouncedJuly 2002November 2002Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions1.8"1.8"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 provides exterior measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D100 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D100 versus the SD9.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and SD9 is 58 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and SD9.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D100
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
41
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D100Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2002-07-26 2002-11-26
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 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 1.8"
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $170 $3,001