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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(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
Sony A350
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A350

 SD10 A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sigma SD10

 A350 SD10 
IntroducedJune 2008March 2004Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A350

 SD10 A350 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography features
Sony A350 Street photography features
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
low max ISO (800)
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony A350 Travel photography features
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (674 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A350
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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