Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D850 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The D850 was manufactured 14 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the D850 matches up vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D850 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D850 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 has got external dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D850 versus the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D850 and SD9 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and SD9.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D850 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D850 will provide greater detail due to its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D850 provides a benefit in sensor technology.