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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released March 2008
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D200
  • Successor is Nikon D300S
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D300 versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D300 was manufactured 5 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D300 grades against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Sigma SD9

 D300 SD9 
AnnouncedMarch 2008November 2002Newer by 65 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kClearer display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D300

 SD9 D300 

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Sigma SD9

 D300 SD9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D300 offers exterior dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D300 versus the SD9.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300 and SD9.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D300 to provide extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D300
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
great battery (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D300
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
56
great battery (1,000 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography advice
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D300Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D300 Sigma SD9
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-03-12 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 925 gr (2.04 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,100 $3,001