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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIV
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 5D MIII versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 5D MIII was manufactured 8 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 5D MIII scores vs the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sigma SD10

 5D MIII SD10 
IntroducedMay 2012March 2004More recent by 100 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1040k130kSharper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 5D MIII

 SD10 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD10

 5D MIII SD10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII has got outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIII versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII vs the SD10.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and SD10.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will resolve extra detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proof
good MP (22MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
27
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5760 x 3840 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sigma SA
Total lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 1.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,780 $198