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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both created by Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD10 was launched 7 years before the SD15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD10 matches up against the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma SD15

 SD10 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma SD10

 SD15 SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2004More recent by 72 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kCrisper display (+330k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD15

 SD10 SD15 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 features physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD10 against the SD15.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and SD15 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and SD15.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma SD15 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Sports photography highlights
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
Sigma SD15 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD15
 Sigma SD10Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD10 Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-03-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sigma SA
Number of lenses 76 76
Crop factor 1.7 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $198 $1,500