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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SD10 was revealed 10 years before the A7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD10 matches up against the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A7

 SD10 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma SD10

 A7 SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2004Newer by 119 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1230k130kSharper screen (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7

 SD10 A7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 offers 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) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD10 versus the A7.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and A7 is 54 and 78 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and A7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
Portrait photography with Sony A7
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony A7 Street photography highlights
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
79
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
9
no video
35
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A7
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-19 2014-01-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 130k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $198 $798