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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A700 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD10 was brought out 4 years before the A700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD10 scores versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A700

 SD10 A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sigma SD10

 A700 SD10 
AnnouncedDecember 2007March 2004More recent by 45 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kClearer screen (+790k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A700

 SD10 A700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 comes with outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD10 against the A700.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A700 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and A700.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A700 to offer extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A700 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony A700
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
Sony A700 Sports photography advice
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony A700
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
Sony A700 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A700
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2004-03-19 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2268 x 1512 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 130 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
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 gr (2.09 lbs) 768 gr (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $198 $1,000