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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released June 2005
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20Da was unveiled 15 months after the SD10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 20Da scores vs the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sigma SD10

 20Da SD10 
ReleasedJune 2005March 2004More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 20Da

 SD10 20Da 
Display resolution130k118kCrisper display (+12k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sigma SD10

 20Da SD10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size1.8"1.8"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 20Da offers outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 20Da versus the SD10.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 20Da and SD10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 20Da to give you more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 20Da provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 20DaSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-06-01 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 measurements 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested 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
Pricing at release $1,499 $198