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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Newer Model is Nikon D780
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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The D750 was released 4 years after the SD1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the D750 grades versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sigma SD1

 D750 SD1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2010Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D750

 SD1 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD1

 D750 SD1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 and the SD1.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and SD1 is 57 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D750 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D750 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher D750 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D750
Street photography with Sigma SD1
68
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
78
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (1,230 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
56
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery power (1,230 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (1,230 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
30
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon D750Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D750 Sigma SD1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-12 2010-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 pounds) -
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $2,339