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OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The OM System OM-1 was unveiled 18 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Sigma SD10

 OM System OM-1 SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022March 2004Newer by 219 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k130kSharper screen (+1490k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the OM System OM-1

 SD10 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Sigma SD10

 OM System OM-1 SD10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The OM System OM-1 has external measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the SD10.

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and SD10 is 65 and 54 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and SD10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the OM System OM-1 will render extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent OM System OM-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (520 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
78
good battery power (520 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
29
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (520 shots)
2 card slots
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with OM System OM-1
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
9
no video
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OM System OM-1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Sigma SD10
 OM System OM-1Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model OM System OM-1 Sigma SD10
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2022-02-15 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 118 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/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 599 grams (1.32 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 520 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,199 $198