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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma SD10 versus Sigma fp, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and fp (25MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was revealed 16 years before the fp and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD10 grades versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma fp

 SD10 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma SD10

 fp SD10 
ReleasedJuly 2019March 2004Fresher by 186 months
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2100k130kCrisper display (+1970k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sigma fp

 SD10 fp 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 versus Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD10 compared to the fp.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and fp is 54 and 84 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and fp.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sigma fp
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
78
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
Sigma fp Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
37
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sigma fp
 Sigma SD10Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD10 Sigma fp
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2004-03-19 2019-07-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Leica L
Available lenses 76 30
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 130 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $198 $2,050