Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD9
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Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
(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
- Announced November 2002
- Updated by Sigma SD10
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Let's look closer at the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D7500 was announced 14 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D7500 matches up against the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sigma SD9
| D7500 | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2017 |  | November 2002 | Fresher by 176 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 130k | Sharper display (+792k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D7500
| SD9 | D7500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD9
| D7500 | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 offers outer measurements 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 SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7500 and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D7500 against the SD9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and SD9 is 60 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and SD9.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D7500 to render more detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern D7500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D7500 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Sigma SD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D7500 | Sigma SD9 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-04-12 | 2002-11-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | - |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 720g (1.59 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 86 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1483 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $1,247 | $3,001 |
