Nikon D100 vs Sigma SD9

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      BrandNikonSigma
      ModelD100SD9
      Successor ModelNikon D200 Sigma SD10
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm20.7 x 13.8 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 400
      Photo Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20002268 x 1512
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10001134 x 756, 756 x 504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicHigh, Normal, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Lens MountNikon FSigma SA
      Crop Factor1.5x1.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"1.8"
      Screen Resolution118k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.77x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.77x
      Shutter Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Unknown
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      Exposure Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software Optional wired
      Environmental Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible)
      Other Nikon D100 Sigma SD9
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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