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Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and SD10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was introduced 2 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Digilux 3 grades vs the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Sigma SD10

 Digilux 3 SD10 
LaunchedSeptember 2006March 2004More modern by 31 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k130kClearer display (+77k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Leica Digilux 3

 SD10 Digilux 3 

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Sigma SD10

 Digilux 3 SD10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Digilux 3 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Digilux 3 against the SD10.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and SD10 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and SD10.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica Digilux 3 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Digilux 3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (7 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
29
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Digilux 3
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Sigma SD10
 Leica Digilux 3Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica Digilux 3 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-14 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Number of lenses 45 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 1.8"
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed B+ seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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 606 gr (1.34 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,999 $198