Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Released November 2009
- Replaced the Nikon D300
- Refreshed by Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Older Model is Sigma SD9
- Updated by Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D300S was launched 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D300S grades vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Sigma SD10
| D300S | SD10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2009 |  | March 2004 | Fresher by 69 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 130k | Sharper display (+790k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D300S
| SD10 | D300S |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Sigma SD10
| D300S | SD10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D300S comes with physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D300S compared to the SD10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300S and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300S and SD10.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D300S to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern D300S should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon D300S vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
| Nikon D300S | Sigma SD10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon D300S | Sigma SD10 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2009-11-16 | 2004-03-19 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 938g (2.07 lbs) | 950g (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 | 70 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 787 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL3e | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,630 | $198 |