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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D300
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
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D200 was unveiled 3 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the D200 matches up against the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sigma SD9

 D200 SD9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2006November 2002Fresher by 40 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D200

 SD9 D200 

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD9

 D200 SD9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 enjoys outside measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D200 compared to the SD9.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and SD9.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D200 to provide more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher D200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
51
weather proofing
has built in flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
low MP (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D200Sigma SD9
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D200 Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-02-23 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
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 speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 583 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $999 $3,001