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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(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
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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sigma SD9

 D750 SD9 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2002Newer by 144 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k130kSharper display (+1099k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D750

 SD9 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sigma SD9

 D750 SD9 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
78
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D750
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
69
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
30
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon D750Sigma SD9
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