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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7100
  • Updated by Nikon D7500
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
  • Released November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was announced 12 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D7200 grades vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sigma SD9

 D7200 SD9 
ReleasedMarch 2015November 2002Fresher by 150 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k130kCrisper display (+1099k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D7200

 SD9 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD9

 D7200 SD9 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 provides exterior 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 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D7200 vs the SD9.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D7200 to provide extra detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger D7200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,110 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (1,110 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
29
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (950g)
low MP (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
30
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7200 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D7200Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D7200 Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-02 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
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 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $1,100 $3,001