Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2005
- Old Model is Nikon D1X
- Updated by Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14
Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The D2X was manufactured 15 months after the SD10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D2X matches up against the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D2X and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D2X Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Sigma SD10
D2X | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2005 | March 2004 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 235k | 130k | Crisper screen (+105k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D2X
SD10 | D2X |
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Common features in the Nikon D2X and Sigma SD10
D2X | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D2X has external measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D2X vs the SD10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and SD10 is 51 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D2X and SD10.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D2X to result in greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent D2X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Nikon D2X | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D2X | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-06-01 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Display resolution | 235 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1200g (2.65 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 476 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $5,000 | $198 |