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Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Launched July 2005
  • Newer Model is Nikon D40X
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D50 was launched 2 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D50 grades against the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Sigma SD9

 D50 SD9 
IntroducedJuly 2005November 2002More recent by 33 months
Display dimensions2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D50

 SD9 D50 

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Sigma SD9

 D50 SD9 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution130k130kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D50 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 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).

Examine the Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D50 vs the SD9.

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and SD9 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D50 and SD9.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D50 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher D50 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (620 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competitors (620 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D50 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D50Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D50 Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-23 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 1.8"
Display resolution 130 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 560 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $3,001