Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Sigma SD10
5DS R | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 133 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 5DS R
SD10 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD10
5DS R | SD10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |