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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D100
  • Updated by Nikon D300
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D200 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SD1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the D200 grades against the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sigma SD1

 D200 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D200

 SD1 D200 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2006Fresher by 55 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD1

 D200 SD1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D200 comes with outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D200 compared to the SD1.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and SD1 is 55 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and SD1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 to offer more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D200
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
56
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Travel photography highlights
51
weather sealing
flash built-in
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon D200Sigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D200 Sigma SD1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-23 2010-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) -
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 583 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $2,339