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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD10 was launched 16 years before the A6600 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD10 matches up vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A6600

 SD10 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sigma SD10

 A6600 SD10 
ReleasedAugust 2019March 2004More recent by 188 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kSharper screen (+792k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A6600

 SD10 A6600 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 comes with physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 compared to the A6600.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and A6600 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and A6600.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6600 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (810 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
Sony A6600 Travel photography information
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
84
good battery power (810 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A6600
 Sigma SD10Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2004-03-19 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 800 32000
Max boosted ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 425
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 130 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 503g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $198 $1,198