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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The SD10 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A7 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD10 matches up versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A7 II

 SD10 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma SD10

 A7 II SD10 
AnnouncedNovember 2014March 2004Fresher by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1230k130kCrisper display (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7 II

 SD10 A7 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 features outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD10 versus the A7 II.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and A7 II is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and A7 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will show greater detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 II Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
80
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony A7 II Sports photography information
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
bad battery (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
9
can't shoot video
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A7 II
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2004-03-19 2014-11-20
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 3 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 130k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - 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 cost $198 $1,456