Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000
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78 Overall
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Succeeded the Sigma SD9
- Newer Model is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300
Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD10 was brought out 11 years earlier than the A6000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD10 scores vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A6000
SD10 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma SD10
A6000 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | March 2004 | More recent by 122 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 130k | Crisper screen (+792k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A6000
SD10 | A6000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 features external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD10 and the A6000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A6000 is 54 and 85 respectively.
Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and A6000.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6000 to produce greater detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD10 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2004-03-19 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Available lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 130k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 950g (2.09 lb) | 344g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $198 | $548 |