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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 was released 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1 matches up versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sigma SD10

 SD1 SD10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010March 2004Fresher by 80 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma SD1

 SD10 SD1 

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD10

 SD1 SD10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1 and the SD10.

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and SD10 is 77 and 54 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sigma SD1 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SD1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD1
Street photography with Sigma SD10
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
56
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD1
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD10
 Sigma SD1Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD1 Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-09-21 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4800 x 3200 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO - 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sigma SA
Total lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 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 Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,339 $198