Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10
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![Nikon D800 front Nikon D800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D800/Nikon-D800-front.jpg)
![Sigma SD10 front Sigma SD10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-SD10.jpg)
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Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Sigma SD10
D800 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 101 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+791k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D800
SD10 | D800 |
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Common features in the Nikon D800 and Sigma SD10
D800 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800-vs-Sigma-SD10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800-vs-Sigma-SD10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D800-vs-Sigma-SD10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800-vs-Sigma-SD10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D800 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Nikon D800 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |