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Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1
  • New Model is Nikon D2X
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
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D1X was introduced 17 months before the SD9 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D1X grades against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Sigma SD9

 D1X SD9 
Display size2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D1X

 SD9 D1X 
AnnouncedNovember 2002June 2001Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Sigma SD9

 D1X SD9 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution130k130kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D1X offers outside dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D1X against the SD9.

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1X and SD9 is 51 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1X and SD9.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D1X to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D1X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
45
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
42
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
28
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
29
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD9 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D1X vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D1XSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D1X Sigma SD9
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2001-06-29 2002-11-26
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 1960 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 800 400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 130k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 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 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Price at launch $5,130 $3,001