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Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D80 versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D80 was launched 5 years earlier than the SD1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D80 scores vs the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Sigma SD1

 D80 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D80

 SD1 D80 
IntroducedSeptember 2010September 2006Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Sigma SD1

 D80 SD1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D80 comes with exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D80 compared to the SD1.

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and SD1 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and SD1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sigma SD1 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older D80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography info
Sigma SD1 Street photography info
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D80
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
56
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Travel photography highlights
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D80
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon D80Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D80 Sigma SD1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-23 2010-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 grams (1.47 pounds) -
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 524 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $800 $2,339