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Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D810
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The D850 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D850 matches up vs the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sigma SD1

 D850 SD1 
AnnouncedAugust 2017September 2010Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k460kSharper screen (+1899k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D850

 SD1 D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sigma SD1

 D850 SD1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D850 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D850 versus the SD1.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D850 and SD1 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D850 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D850 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer D850 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
86
has manual focus
megapixel count great (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
66
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,015 grams)
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (1,840 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Travel photography information
65
great battery power (1,840 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (1,015 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (1,840 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,015g)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon D850Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D850 Sigma SD1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-08-24 2010-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 Dual True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 153 11
Cross type focus points 99 2
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) -
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Two One
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