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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S II
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7S, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the A7S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD10 grades versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A7S

 SD10 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma SD10

 A7S SD10 
AnnouncedApril 2014March 2004Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1230k130kSharper display (+1100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A7S

 SD10 A7S 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 features outside measurements 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 A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD10 and the A7S.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A7S is 54 and 77 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and A7S.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7S will provide greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
76
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
very good ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of phase detect AF
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony A7S
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low MP (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
58
lighter than competitors (489g)
weather proof
bad battery life (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
34
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than competitors (489g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A7S
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-19 2014-04-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 800 409600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 130 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $198 $1,998