Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD9
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54 Imaging
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D810A was brought out 12 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D810A scores vs the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma SD9
| D810A | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | November 2002 | More recent by 149 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 130k | Sharper screen (+1099k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon D810A
| SD9 | D810A |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD9
| D810A | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D810A comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D810A vs the SD9.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and SD9.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D810A due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D810A will show extra detail having its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern D810A provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Sigma SD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D810A | Sigma SD9 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2002-11-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 36 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | - |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Available lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 1.8" |
| Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 130k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| 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 | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 880g (1.94 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
| 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 photos | - |
| Battery form | 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 | Dual | Single |
| Pricing at release | $3,800 | $3,001 |