Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD1

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the D700 (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The D700 was introduced 23 months before the SD1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D700 scores versus the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D700 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 has physical dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D700 compared to the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and SD1 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D700 and SD1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D700 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D700 will be behind in sensor innovation.