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Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D500 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D500 was introduced 11 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D500 scores versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Sigma SD10

 D500 SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2004More recent by 144 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2359k130kSharper screen (+2229k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D500

 SD10 D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Sigma SD10

 D500 SD10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 provides external dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D500 compared to the SD10.

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D500 and SD10 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D500 and SD10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D500 to offer more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer D500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
68
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
68
good battery life (1,240 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,240 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
31
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D500Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D500 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-01-05 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 51200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1640000 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 153 -
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 2,359k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1324 not tested
Other
Battery life 1240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $1,497 $198