Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD10

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D600 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The D600 was released 8 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D600 grades vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D600 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D600 has outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D600 and Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D600 and the SD10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and SD10 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and SD10.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D600 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D600 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D600 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.