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Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • Newer Model is Nikon D90
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D80 was revealed 2 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D80 grades against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Sigma SD10

 D80 SD10 
RevealedSeptember 2006March 2004More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D80

 SD10 D80 

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Sigma SD10

 D80 SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D80 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D80 and the SD10.

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and SD10 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and SD10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D80 to produce more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer D80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video
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Nikon D80 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D80Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D80 Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-23 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 grams (1.47 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $800 $198