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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7R III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was released 14 years before the A7R III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD10 matches up against the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A7R III

 SD10 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sigma SD10

 A7R III SD10 
RevealedOctober 2017March 2004Newer by 165 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1440k130kClearer screen (+1310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7R III

 SD10 A7R III 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 comes with physical dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 versus the A7R III.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A7R III is 54 and 63 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and A7R III.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will provide more detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
Sony A7R III Street photography advice
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
73
great battery power (650 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A7R III
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-03-19 2017-10-25
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 measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 800 32000
Max boosted ISO 1600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 130k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch price $198 $2,800