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Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D600
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D610 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D610 was announced 9 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D610 matches up vs the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sigma SD10

 D610 SD10 
ReleasedOctober 2013March 2004Newer by 117 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k130kCrisper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D610

 SD10 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Sigma SD10

 D610 SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 offers physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 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).

Look at the Nikon D610 and Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D610 against the SD10.

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and SD10 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D610 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D610 will show greater detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher D610 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D610
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
70
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
66
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D610
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
30
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D610 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D610Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D610 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 850 grams (1.87 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $1,600 $198