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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 5 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX120 IS scores vs the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sigma SD10

 SX120 IS SD10 
ReleasedAugust 2009March 2004More modern by 66 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon SX120 IS

 SD10 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sigma SD10

 SX120 IS SD10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the SD10.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SD10 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and SD10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX120 IS will result in more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX120 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
33
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (285 grams)
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (285 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Sigma SD10
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-08-19 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 6.3 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $198