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Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • New Model is Nikon D810
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D800 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D800 was revealed 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D800 scores vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Sigma SD10

 D800 SD10 
AnnouncedJune 2012March 2004More modern by 101 months
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution921k130kCrisper screen (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D800

 SD10 D800 

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Sigma SD10

 D800 SD10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 has exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D800 versus Sigma SD10 in our newest 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 use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D800 vs the SD10.

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and SD10 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D800 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D800 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D800
Street photography with Sigma SD10
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
66
environment proofing
MP count great (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count great (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D800
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D800Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D800 Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-06-11 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,999 $198