Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9
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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- New Model is Sigma SD10
Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Sigma. The image resolution of the SD10 (3MP) and the SD9 (3MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD10 was released 16 months later than the SD9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD10 grades versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma SD9
SD10 | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | March 2004 | November 2002 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma SD10
SD9 | SD10 |
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Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD9
SD10 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | 1.8" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 130k | 130k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Look at the Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD10 compared to the SD9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and SD9 is 54 and 54 respectively.
Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and SD9.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SD10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
Model | Sigma SD10 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2004-03-19 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 76 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 130 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 950g (2.09 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $198 | $3,001 |