Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9
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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sigma SD9
D200 | SD9 | |||
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Announced | February 2006 | ![]() | November 2002 | Fresher by 40 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D200
SD9 | D200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sigma SD9
D200 | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |