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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • New Model is Canon 40D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 2 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 30D scores vs the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Sigma SD10

 30D SD10 
ReleasedApril 2006March 2004Newer by 25 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 30D

 SD10 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Sigma SD10

 30D SD10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 30D offers outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 30D against the SD10.

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and SD10 is 58 and 54 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and SD10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 30D to result in extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 30D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography advice
Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
42
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 30DSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 30D Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 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 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 grams (1.73 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 736 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 One One
Price at release $773 $198