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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon D30 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the D30 (3MP) and the SD10 (3MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D30 was launched 4 years earlier than the SD10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D30 scores vs the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sigma SD10

 D30 SD10 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon D30

 SD10 D30 
ReleasedMarch 2004October 2000Newer by 41 months
Display resolution130k120kSharper display (+10k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sigma SD10

 D30 SD10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size1.8"1.8"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 enjoys outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 and the SD10.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and SD10 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
40
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sigma SD10
 Canon EOS D30Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS D30 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2000-10-10 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 2160 x 1440 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Total lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855g (1.88 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $3,500 $198