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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MIII
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 12 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5D MIV grades versus the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sigma SD10

 5D MIV SD10 
AnnouncedAugust 2016March 2004Fresher by 152 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1620k130kClearer display (+1490k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 5D MIV

 SD10 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD10

 5D MIV SD10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has got exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV versus the SD10.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and SD10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will give you more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Sigma SD10
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
has touch to focus
MP count amazing (30MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
31
touch screen
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max boosted ISO 102400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 1.8"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" 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 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $3,299 $198