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Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D500 versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D500 was unveiled 13 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D500 scores against the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Sigma SD9

 D500 SD9 
RevealedJanuary 2016November 2002Fresher by 160 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k130kClearer display (+2229k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D500

 SD9 D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Sigma SD9

 D500 SD9 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D500 provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D500 versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D500 and the SD9.

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and SD9 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and SD9.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern D500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D500
Street photography with Sigma SD9
68
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D500
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
68
better than average battery power (1,240 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,240 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
40
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D500 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D500Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D500 Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-05 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 51200 400
Highest boosted ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 153 -
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 1.8"
Display resolution 2,359k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 All around rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1324 not tested
Other
Battery life 1240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Dual One
Retail pricing $1,497 $3,001