Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon D50 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D50 was unveiled 17 months later than the SD10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D50 matches up vs the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D50 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Nikon D50 versus Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D50 compared to the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and SD10 is 64 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D50 and SD10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D50 to provide more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern D50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.