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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Old Model is Canon 40D
  • New Model is Canon 60D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 50D versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 50D was brought out 4 years after the SD10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 50D grades versus the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Sigma SD10

 50D SD10 
ReleasedOctober 2008March 2004Newer by 57 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kClearer screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 50D

 SD10 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Sigma SD10

 50D SD10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D enjoys physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 50D against the SD10.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and SD10 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and SD10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 50D to deliver greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 50D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 50D
Street photography with Sigma SD10
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 50DSigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 50D Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-10-30 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4752 x 3168 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Available lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822g (1.81 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
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 Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $996 $198