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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 was announced 5 years after the SD10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2 scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sigma SD10

 DP2 SD10 
RevealedSeptember 2009March 2004More modern by 68 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma DP2

 SD10 DP2 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sigma SD10

 DP2 SD10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 versus the SD10.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and SD10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and SD10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sigma DP2 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer DP2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic jack
9
no video
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sigma SD10
 Sigma DP2Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2 Sigma SD10
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-09-21 2004-03-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 320x240 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $649 $198