Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Replaced the Sigma SD9
- Replacement is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD10 was announced 9 years prior to the NEX-5R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD10 scores vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony NEX-5R
SD10 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sigma SD10
NEX-5R | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | March 2004 | Newer by 102 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 130k | Clearer display (+790k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5R
SD10 | NEX-5R | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys physical dimensions 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 NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Sigma SD10 versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD10 versus the NEX-5R.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and NEX-5R is 54 and 89 respectively.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and NEX-5R.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5R to provide you with greater detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2004-03-19 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 3MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 130k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $198 | $750 |