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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
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Nikon D700 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Successor is Nikon D800E
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The D700 was introduced 5 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D700 matches up versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Sigma SD9

 D700 SD9 
IntroducedOctober 2008November 2002More recent by 72 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kCrisper display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D700

 SD9 D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD9

 D700 SD9 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 has external measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D700 against the SD9.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and SD9 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and SD9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D700 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D700 will resolve extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
63
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
46
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,074 grams)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery life (1,000 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
52
great battery life (1,000 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
more heavy than others (1,074 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D700
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,000 shots)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
40
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D700Sigma SD9
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D700 Sigma SD9
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-10-07 2002-11-26
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 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2832 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1074 grams (2.37 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,700 $3,001