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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Updated by Sony A7R III
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was manufactured 12 years before the A7R II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech 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 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD10 matches up against the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A7R II

 SD10 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sigma SD10

 A7R II SD10 
ReleasedJune 2015March 2004More recent by 136 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kCrisper display (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7R II

 SD10 A7R II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 comes with physical 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD10 versus the A7R II.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A7R II is 54 and 68 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and A7R II.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will provide you with more detail due to its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R II Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography details
Sony A7R II Street photography details
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony A7R II Sports photography information
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
environment proofing
MP count fantastic (42MP)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A7R II
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-19 2015-06-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 130k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Style of battery - 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
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $198 $2,913