Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
- Refreshed by Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Replacement is Sony A380

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A350 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The SD10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD10 matches up against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A350
SD10 | A350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sigma SD10
A350 | SD10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2008 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 51 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A350
SD10 | A350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 provides outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD10 against the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and A350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and A350.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A350 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2004-03-19 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 130 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 lbs) | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash Type I or II | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $198 | $600 |