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Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(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
Sigma SD10
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD9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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Sigma SD10

 D2X SD10 
RevealedJune 2005March 2004Newer by 15 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution235k130kCrisper screen (+105k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D2X

 SD10 D2X 

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Sigma SD10

 D2X SD10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and SD10 is 51 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2X
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12MP)
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
43
environment proof
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2X
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Nikon D2X vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D2XSigma SD10
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