Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10
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Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Replaced the Sigma SD9
- Updated by Sigma SD14

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon 70D versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 70D was launched 9 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 70D grades versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Sigma SD10
70D | SD10 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 118 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+910k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 70D
SD10 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Sigma SD10
70D | SD10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 70D has physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Look at the Canon 70D versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 70D vs the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and SD10.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 70D to give more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 70D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-10-31 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | - |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
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), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $758 | $198 |