Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD9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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A450
SD10 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma SD10
A450 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | March 2004 | Newer by 70 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Crisper display (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A450
SD10 | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A450 is 54 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |