Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9
57 Imaging
70 Features
87 Overall
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54 Imaging
38 Features
27 Overall
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Refreshed by Nikon D780
(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
- Revealed November 2002
- Later Model is Sigma SD10

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

The D750 was released 11 years after the SD9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the D750 matches up vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sigma SD9
D750 | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | November 2002 | Newer by 144 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+1099k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D750
SD9 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD9
D750 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 features physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D750 compared to the SD9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and SD9 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and SD9.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D750 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D750 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D750 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon D750 | Sigma SD9 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-12 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840 gr (1.85 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2956 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at release | $2,000 | $3,001 |