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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D200
  • New Model is Nikon D300S
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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D300 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D300 was released 4 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D300 matches up versus the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Sigma SD10

 D300 SD10 
AnnouncedMarch 2008March 2004More recent by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kClearer screen (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D300

 SD10 D300 

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Sigma SD10

 D300 SD10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D300 versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D300 versus the SD10.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300 and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and SD10.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D300 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D300
Street photography with Sigma SD10
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
great battery life (1,000 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D300
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
56
great battery life (1,000 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (1,000 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging features
Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D300Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D300 Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-12 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 922k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 925 gr (2.04 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 679 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,100 $198