Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10
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![Nikon D90 front Nikon D90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D90/Nikon-D90-front.jpg)
![Sigma SD10 front Sigma SD10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-SD10.jpg)
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Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Released October 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Later Model is Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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The D90 was brought out 4 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D90 matches up versus the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D90 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D90 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Sigma SD10
D90 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | October 2008 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 56 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+790k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D90
SD10 | D90 |
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Common features in the Nikon D90 and Sigma SD10
D90 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D90 has got external measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D90 against the SD10.
![Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D90-vs-Sigma-SD10-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D90 and SD10 is 60 and 54 respectively.
![Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D90-vs-Sigma-SD10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D90 and SD10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon D90 to provide extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D90 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D90-vs-Sigma-SD10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D90-vs-Sigma-SD10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D90 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Nikon D90 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D90 | Sigma SD10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2008-10-13 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 | 703g (1.55 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 977 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,199 | $198 |