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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D200 was revealed 24 months later than the SD10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D200 scores vs the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sigma SD10

 D200 SD10 
ReleasedFebruary 2006March 2004Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D200

 SD10 D200 

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD10

 D200 SD10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D200 compared to the SD10.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D200 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger D200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D200
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D200
Street photography with Sigma SD10
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D200
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
51
environment proofing
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D200
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D200Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D200 Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-23 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $999 $198