Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- New Model is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD10 was announced 7 years prior to the NEX-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD10 matches up against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony NEX-5
SD10 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sigma SD10
NEX-5 | SD10 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | March 2004 | More recent by 75 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 130k | Crisper screen (+790k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5
SD10 | NEX-5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 provides exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD10 against the NEX-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and NEX-5 is 54 and 89 respectively.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and NEX-5.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-5 to render extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2004-03-19 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Total lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 130k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest 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 | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $198 | $599 |