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Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D810A versus Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D810A was revealed 5 years after the DP2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the D810A grades vs the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma DP2

 D810A DP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2009Newer by 66 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Nikon D810A

 DP2 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma DP2

 D810A DP2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810A enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D810A versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D810A against the DP2.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and DP2 is 55 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and DP2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D810A using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D810A will offer you more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer D810A provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D810A
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
69
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
weather sealing
fantastic sensor resolution (36MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D810A
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
30
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sigma DP2
 Nikon D810ASigma DP2
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D810A Sigma DP2
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 -
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 36MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
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) 4.30 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 grams (1.94 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Two One
Launch pricing $3,800 $649