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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Released March 2003
  • Later Model is Canon 20D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 10D and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 10D was announced 11 months prior to the SD10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 10D grades vs the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Sigma SD10

 10D SD10 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 10D

 SD10 10D 
RevealedMarch 2004March 2003Newer by 11 months
Display resolution130k118kCrisper display (+12k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Sigma SD10

 10D SD10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions1.8"1.8"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 10D has exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 10D and the SD10.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and SD10 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and SD10.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 10D to produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 10DSigma SD10
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 10D Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2003-03-31 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3072 x 2048 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Available lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 118k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 gr (1.93 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,900 $198