Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The D800E was revealed 8 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D800E matches up against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800E & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Nikon D800E Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sigma SD10
D800E | SD10 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 101 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+791k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D800E
SD10 | D800E |
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Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD10
D800E | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800E offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D800E and the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800E and SD10 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and SD10.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800E with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800E will deliver more detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer D800E will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Nikon D800E | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D800E | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-06-11 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | - |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2979 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,389 | $198 |