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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 90D was unveiled 15 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 90D matches up against the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma SD10

 90D SD10 
LaunchedAugust 2019March 2004More recent by 188 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kCrisper screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon 90D

 SD10 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma SD10

 90D SD10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D offers outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 90D versus the SD10.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and SD10 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and SD10.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 90D to render greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger 90D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
78
great battery power (1,300 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
29
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (1,300 shots)
no image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS 90DSigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 90D Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $198