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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sigma SD10 and Sony A390, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A390 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD10 was launched 7 years earlier than the A390 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD10 grades against the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A390

 SD10 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sigma SD10

 A390 SD10 
LaunchedJuly 2010March 2004Fresher by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A390

 SD10 A390 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD10 against the A390.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and A390 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and A390.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A390 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony A390 Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony A390 Street photography highlights
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
Sony A390 Travel photography advice
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
Sony A390 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
Sony A390 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A390
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2004-03-19 2010-07-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2268 x 1512 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $198 $500