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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Df versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Df (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Df was introduced 9 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Df matches up against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sigma SD10

 Df SD10 
IntroducedDecember 2013March 2004Newer by 119 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon Df

 SD10 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sigma SD10

 Df SD10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df provides outside measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Df versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Df compared to the SD10.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Df and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and SD10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Df having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Df will produce greater detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Df provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Df
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
60
good battery pack (1,400 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (950g)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sigma SD10
 Nikon DfSigma SD10
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Df Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-12-20 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 1.8"
Display resolution 921k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,747 $198