Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810A and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma DP2
D810A | DP2 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | September 2009 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Nikon D810A
DP2 | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma DP2
D810A | DP2 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and DP2 is 55 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Nikon D810A | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |