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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 11 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5DS R matches up against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Sigma SD10

 5DS R SD10 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2004More recent by 133 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1040k130kSharper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 5DS R

 SD10 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD10

 5DS R SD10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R comes with external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R compared to the SD10.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and SD10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will result in extra detail having an extra 48 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Sigma SD10
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS R
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
57
environment sealing
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (700 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 shots)
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
30
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 5DS RSigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual 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 51MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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
Available lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 950g (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 Overall rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $3,699 $198