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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD10 was revealed 10 years before the NEX-5T which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD10 scores versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SD10 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T SD10 
AnnouncedAugust 2013March 2004More modern by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kSharper screen (+792k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 SD10 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 offers outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 versus the NEX-5T.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and NEX-5T is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony NEX-5T to result in greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
9
can't record video
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-19 2013-08-27
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 dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2268 x 1512 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 130k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $198 $400