Reasons to choose D2Hs
Released in 2005, D2Hs has about 357 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,070 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2Hs
vs Sigma SD10
VS
Sensor area
357 mm²
D2Hs286 mm²
SD10- Area ratio
- 1.25:1
- Absolute difference
- 72 mm²
- Relative difference
- 25.1%
The D2Hs has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D2HsMetricSD10
4.1 MPEffective pixels3.4 MP
23.2 × 15.4Sensor20.7 × 13.8
9.33 µmPixel pitch9.17 µm
87.14 µm²Pixel area84.02 µm²
1.15 MP/cm²Pixel density1.19 MP/cm²
1.55Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
1,070 gWeight950 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D2Hs has the larger sensor area. The SD10 has the lighter body. The D2Hs has the higher effective resolution. The D2Hs is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD10
Released in 2003, SD10 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 3.4 MP effective resolution, and a 950 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.