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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A380 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD10 grades against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A380

 SD10 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sigma SD10

 A380 SD10 
ReleasedAugust 2009March 2004Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A380

 SD10 A380 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD10 against the A380.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A380 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and A380.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A380 to give you extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
Portrait photography with Sony A380
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony A380
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lack of phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A380
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2004-03-19 2009-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $198 $899