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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D90
  • New Model is Nikon D7100
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon D7000 versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was revealed 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D7000 matches up against the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sigma SD9

 D7000 SD9 
ReleasedNovember 2010November 2002More recent by 98 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D7000

 SD9 D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD9

 D7000 SD9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 features external 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) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D7000 against the SD9.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and SD9.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D7000 to deliver more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern D7000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
66
great battery (1,050 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
29
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
29
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D7000Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D7000 Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-11-30 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 grams (1.72 lbs) 950 grams (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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,049 $3,001