Reasons to choose D2X
Released in 2004, D2X has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2X
vs Sigma SD9
VS
Sensor area
372 mm²
D2X286 mm²
SD9- Area ratio
- 1.3:1
- Absolute difference
- 86 mm²
- Relative difference
- 30.3%
The D2X 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
D2XMetricSD9
12.2 MPEffective pixels3.4 MP
23.7 × 15.7Sensor20.7 × 13.8
5.52 µmPixel pitch9.17 µm
30.5 µm²Pixel area84.02 µm²
3.28 MP/cm²Pixel density1.19 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
1,200 gWeight803 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL1 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 D2X has the larger sensor area. The SD9 has the lighter body. The D2X has the higher effective resolution. The D2X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD9
Released in 2002, SD9 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 3.4 MP effective resolution, and a 803 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.