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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma SD10 and Sony H200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and H200 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SD10 was launched 9 years earlier than the H200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD10 grades vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony H200

 SD10 H200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sigma SD10

 H200 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2004More modern by 107 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony H200

 SD10 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 has got outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 against the H200.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and H200 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and H200.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony H200 will show more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
Portrait photography with Sony H200
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
37
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
29
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
9
no video
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony H200
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2004-03-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 130k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $198 $250