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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7500
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7200 was announced 4 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D7200 scores versus the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sigma SD1

 D7200 SD1 
RevealedMarch 2015September 2010Fresher by 55 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D7200

 SD1 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD1

 D7200 SD1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 has got outside measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D7200 vs the SD1.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and SD1 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and SD1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7200 to offer you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer D7200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
64
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (1,110 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
55
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography details
Sigma SD1 Travel photography details
68
good battery (1,110 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (1,110 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7200
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
30
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon D7200Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D7200 Sigma SD1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-03-02 2010-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 2
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,100 $2,339