Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Released December 2013
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed November 2002
- New Model is Sigma SD10
Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Df and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Df (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Df was launched 11 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Df scores vs the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Df and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Df Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sigma SD9
Df | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | December 2013 | November 2002 | More recent by 135 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 130k | Clearer screen (+791k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon Df
SD9 | Df |
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Common features in the Nikon Df and Sigma SD9
Df | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Df offers 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) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Df and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Df vs the SD9.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Df and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and SD9.
Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Df due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Df will give extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Df provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Nikon Df | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon Df | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-12-20 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,747 | $3,001 |