Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D750 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sigma SD1
D750 | SD1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D750
SD1 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD1
D750 | SD1 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Sigma SD1 | |
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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 |