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Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced November 2004
  • Older Model is Canon 10D
  • Newer Model is Canon 30D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 20D versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20D was launched 8 months after the SD10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 20D scores against the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Sigma SD10

 20D SD10 
ReleasedNovember 2004March 2004More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 20D

 SD10 20D 
Screen resolution130k118kSharper screen (+12k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Sigma SD10

 20D SD10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension1.8"1.8"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 20D provides physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 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).

Examine the Canon 20D versus Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 20D and the SD10.

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and SD10.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 20D to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger 20D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 20D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 20DSigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 20D Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-11-03 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,300 $198