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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(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
Sony NEX-5R
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony NEX-5R

 SD10 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sigma SD10

 NEX-5R SD10 
RevealedAugust 2012March 2004Newer by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kClearer display (+790k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5R

 SD10 NEX-5R 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD10
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging information
9
no video
31
touchscreen capability
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

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