Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Succeeded the Sigma SD9
- Newer Model is Sigma SD14

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

The SX60 HS was revealed 10 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX60 HS grades versus the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sigma SD10
SX60 HS | SD10 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 128 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+792k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon SX60 HS
SD10 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sigma SD10
SX60 HS | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Canon SX60 HS versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the SD10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SD10 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SD10.
Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX60 HS will produce extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-09-16 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 922 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $549 | $198 |