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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony A6100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 was announced 10 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1 scores versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony A6100

 SD1 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma SD1

 A6100 SD1 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2010Newer by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony A6100

 SD1 A6100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 has outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1 versus the A6100.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and A6100 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6100 to offer you more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6100 Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
75
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Travel photography information
Sony A6100 Travel photography information
65
environment proofing
MP count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
86
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
Sony A6100 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony A6100
 Sigma SD1Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD1 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-21 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4800 x 3200 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 425
Cross focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 - 420 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,339 $748