Nikon Df vs Sigma SD1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Df vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the Df (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively close but the Df (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Df was launched 3 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Df scores against the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Df and the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and SD1 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and SD1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Df because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Df will render more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Df provides a benefit in sensor tech.