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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D7200 was introduced 11 years later than the SD10 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 getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D7200 grades against the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sigma SD10

 D7200 SD10 
LaunchedMarch 2015March 2004Fresher by 134 months
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k130kClearer screen (+1099k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D7200

 SD10 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD10

 D7200 SD10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 features outer dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D7200 and the SD10.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and SD10.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D7200 to resolve more detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger D7200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,110 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (1,110 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,110 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D7200Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D7200 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-02 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
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 24 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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
Amount of lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
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 rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 photos -
Form 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 (two slots) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,100 $198