Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9
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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Sigma SD9
D700 | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | October 2008 | November 2002 | More recent by 72 months | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 130k | Crisper display (+792k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D700
SD9 | D700 |
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Common features in the Nikon D700 and Sigma SD9
D700 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |