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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Refreshed by Nikon D800E
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The D700 was revealed 4 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D700 matches up versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Sigma SD10

 D700 SD10 
RevealedOctober 2008March 2004More recent by 56 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kCrisper display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D700

 SD10 D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD10

 D700 SD10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D700 against the SD10.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D700 and SD10 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D700 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D700 will give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
63
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D700
Street photography with Sigma SD10
52
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,074g)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery (1,000 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
52
good battery (1,000 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
heavier than competition (1,074g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D700
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D700Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D700 Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-10-07 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2832 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074 grams (2.37 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,700 $198