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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD9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
Sony NEX-5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony NEX-5

 SD10 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sigma SD10

 NEX-5 SD10 
ReleasedJune 2010March 2004More recent by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kCrisper screen (+790k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5

 SD10 NEX-5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Street photography factors
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography highlights
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
no phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950g)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
9
can't shoot video
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha NEX-5
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