Sigma SD10 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD10 and Sony a5000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD10 was launched 10 years earlier than the a5000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD10 scores versus the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 features outer 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) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD10 and the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and a5000 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and a5000.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony a5000 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.