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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon D90
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7100
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D7000 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D7000 was revealed 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D7000 matches up vs the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sigma SD10

 D7000 SD10 
AnnouncedNovember 2010March 2004Fresher by 82 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D7000

 SD10 D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD10

 D7000 SD10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7000 versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D7000 vs the SD10.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7000 to offer you more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher D7000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
66
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
29
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D7000Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D7000 Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-11-30 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 780 gr (1.72 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1167 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,049 $198