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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10

Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(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
Sigma SD10
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD9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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sigma SD10

 D800E SD10 
ReleasedJune 2012March 2004More recent by 101 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D800E

 SD10 D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD10

 D800E SD10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging features
Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
30
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D800ESigma SD10
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