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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
80
Overall
76
Nikon D810A front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(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
Sigma SD10
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma SD10

 D810A SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2004Newer by 133 months
Screen dimension3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k130kClearer screen (+1099k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D810A

 SD10 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD10

 D810A SD10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
84
focusing manually
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment proof
MP count excellent (36MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
30
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D810ASigma SD10
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