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Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma SD10 and Sony a3500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD10 was introduced 11 years prior to the a3500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD10 matches up against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony a3500

 SD10 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma SD10

 a3500 SD10 
RevealedMarch 2014March 2004Newer by 121 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony a3500

 SD10 a3500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 provides exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD10 and the a3500.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and a3500 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and a3500.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a3500 to give you more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
Sony a3500 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
Sony a3500 Travel photography info
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
Sony a3500 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
26
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (411g)
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony a3500
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2004-03-19 2014-03-21
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $198 $398