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Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 5DS and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS was revealed 11 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5DS grades versus the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Sigma SD10

 5DS SD10 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2004Fresher by 133 months
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1040k130kCrisper screen (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 5DS

 SD10 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Sigma SD10

 5DS SD10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5DS features external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS versus the SD10.

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and SD10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 5DS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS
Street photography with Sigma SD10
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 per charge)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (700 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 per charge)
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 5DSSigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 51 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8688 x 5792 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max boosted ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 1.8"
Resolution of display 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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
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 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2381 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $3,699 $198