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Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The X90 was brought out 6 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 Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X90 matches up versus the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sigma SD10

 X90 SD10 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2004Newer by 77 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax X90

 SD10 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sigma SD10

 X90 SD10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X90 versus the SD10.

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and SD10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and SD10.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax X90 will offer you extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher X90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Sigma SD10
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
9
no video
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Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Sigma SD10
 Pentax X90Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax X90 Sigma SD10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-07-06 2004-03-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 428g (0.94 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-L106 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $198