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Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • Updated by Canon 80D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Sigma SD10

 70D SD10 
ReleasedOctober 2013March 2004Newer by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kSharper display (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 70D

 SD10 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Sigma SD10

 70D SD10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 70D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
69
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
69
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 70D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 70DSigma SD10
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