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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A3000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SD10 was brought out 10 years prior to the A3000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD10 scores against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A3000

 SD10 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma SD10

 A3000 SD10 
LaunchedAugust 2013March 2004More modern by 114 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A3000

 SD10 A3000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 offers outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD10 and the A3000.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A3000 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and A3000.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A3000 to offer you extra detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
Sony A3000 Sports photography details
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
Sony A3000 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
26
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A3000
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-19 2013-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $198 $398