Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D800
- Refreshed by Nikon D850
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced March 2004
- Succeeded the Sigma SD9
- Updated by Sigma SD14

Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

The D810 was brought out 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the D810 scores against the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D810 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D810 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sigma SD10
D810 | SD10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 126 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+1099k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D810
SD10 | D810 |
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Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sigma SD10
D810 | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 offers outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D810 against the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and SD10 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and SD10.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D810 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810 will deliver greater detail having its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern D810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon D810 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Nikon D810 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D810 | Sigma SD10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-06-26 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXPEED 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD (WRGB) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 980g (2.16 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
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 | 97 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2853 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $1,999 | $198 |