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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was released 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D7100 scores against the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sigma SD10

 D7100 SD10 
IntroducedApril 2013March 2004More recent by 111 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k130kClearer display (+1099k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D7100

 SD10 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD10

 D7100 SD10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7100 provides physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D7100 vs the SD10.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and SD10.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher D7100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
66
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
30
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D7100Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D7100 Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-04-25 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max boosted ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 765 grams (1.69 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $800 $198