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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7R, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was announced 11 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD10 matches up vs the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A7R

 SD10 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sigma SD10

 A7R SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2004More modern by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1230k130kClearer display (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7R

 SD10 A7R 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 versus the A7R.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A7R is 54 and 78 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and A7R.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will show extra detail with its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
84
focusing manually
high megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony A7R
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
80
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (465g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R Sports photography advice
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
weather sealing
high megapixels (36MP)
low battery life (340 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
36
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
lighter than competitors (465g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A7R
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2004-03-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lb) 465 grams (1.03 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 Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $198 $1,898