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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD10 was announced 6 years prior to the A450 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD10 matches up vs the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A450

 SD10 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma SD10

 A450 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2004Newer by 70 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A450

 SD10 A450 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 provides physical dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD10 compared to the A450.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A450 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and A450.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A450 to give extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low max ISO (800)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD10
Sports photography with Sony A450
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony A450
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A450
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2004-03-19 2010-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2268 x 1512 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 130k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $198 $1,241