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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Newer Model is Canon 50D
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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 40D versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 40D was announced 3 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 40D scores vs the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Sigma SD10

 40D SD10 
RevealedOctober 2007March 2004More modern by 44 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 40D

 SD10 40D 

Common features in the Canon 40D and Sigma SD10

 40D SD10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D features external measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 40D compared to the SD10.

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and SD10 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and SD10.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 40D to provide you with greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 40D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (800 CIPA)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
48
environment sealing
has built in flash
bad battery (800 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (800 shots)
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 40DSigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 40D Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-10-24 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 22.2 x 14.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Number of lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,099 $198