Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D700 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D700 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.