Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Launched April 2015
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- New Model is Sigma SD14
Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon XC10 versus Sigma SD10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the XC10 (1") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XC10 was introduced 11 years after the SD10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XC10 grades vs the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sigma SD10
XC10 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | March 2004 | Newer by 135 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon XC10
SD10 | XC10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 130k | 1k | Sharper screen (+129k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sigma SD10
XC10 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Canon XC10 versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XC10 compared to the SD10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and SD10 is 54 and 54 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and SD10.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon XC10 will give you extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent XC10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon XC10 | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-04-08 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC DV5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 122.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 20000 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 1k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | XF-AVC, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1040 gr (2.29 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,599 | $198 |