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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(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
Sony A6000
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A6000

 SD10 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma SD10

 A6000 SD10 
AnnouncedApril 2014March 2004More recent by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kCrisper screen (+792k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A6000

 SD10 A6000 
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).

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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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A6000 is 54 and 85 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
Sony A6000 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
33
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (344g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A6000
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha a6000
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