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Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon M100
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M10 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M10 was released 5 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M10 scores versus the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sigma DP1x

 M10 DP1x 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2010Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon M10

 DP1x M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sigma DP1x

 M10 DP1x 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon M10 versus Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 vs the DP1x.

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and DP1x.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M10 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
69
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
59
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (255 shots)
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
74
offers focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (255 CIPA)
57
lighter than average in class (250g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (255 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon M10 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sigma DP1x
 Canon EOS M10Sigma DP1x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS M10 Sigma DP1x
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2010-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/4.0
Amount of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $574