Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1
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Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Announced April 2017
- Older Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced September 2010
- Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Photography Glossary Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D7500 was announced 6 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D7500 scores vs the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sigma SD1
| D7500 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2017 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 80 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D7500
| SD1 | D7500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD1
| D7500 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D7500 against the SD1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and SD1 is 60 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and SD1.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7500 to give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent D7500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon D7500 | Sigma SD1 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2017-04-12 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 5 | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | - |
| Highest boosted ISO | 1640000 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 720 gr (1.59 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 86 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1483 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,247 | $2,339 |
