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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A560 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD10 was introduced 7 years prior to the A560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD10 grades against the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A560

 SD10 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sigma SD10

 A560 SD10 
RevealedAugust 2010March 2004Newer by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kClearer screen (+792k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A560

 SD10 A560 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 offers external measurements 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 A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD10 compared to the A560.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A560 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and A560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A560 to render extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A560 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography info
Sony A560 Street photography info
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD10
Sports photography with Sony A560
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
Sony A560 Travel photography advice
29
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A560
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2004-03-19 2010-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 800 12800
Max boosted ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 130 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $198 $650