Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Updated by Sigma SD14

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D810A versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

The D810A was announced 11 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D810A scores vs the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D810A and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma SD10
D810A | SD10 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 133 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+1099k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D810A
SD10 | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD10
D810A | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D810A versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D810A against the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and SD10.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D810A having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D810A will render greater detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D810A should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Nikon D810A | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon D810A | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | - |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 880 gr (1.94 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
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 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $3,800 | $198 |