Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Renewed by Sigma SD14

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

The SX270 HS was released 9 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sigma SD10
SX270 HS | SD10 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 110 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+331k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon SX270 HS
SD10 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sigma SD10
SX270 HS | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS against the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and SD10.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX270 HS will render more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | 950 grams (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $284 | $198 |