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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Renewed by Nikon D7200
Sigma SD9
(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
  • Launched November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D7100 was brought out 10 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the D7100 matches up against the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sigma SD9

 D7100 SD9 
LaunchedApril 2013November 2002More modern by 127 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k130kSharper display (+1099k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D7100

 SD9 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD9

 D7100 SD9 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7100 provides external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7100 compared to the SD9.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and SD9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to offer extra detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher D7100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
66
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
30
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D7100Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D7100 Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2002-11-26
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
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 Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $800 $3,001