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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma SD10 and Sony H70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and H70 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was launched 7 years earlier than the H70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD10 matches up against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony H70

 SD10 H70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sigma SD10

 H70 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2004More modern by 82 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony H70

 SD10 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 offers outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD10 compared to the H70.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and H70 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and H70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H70 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony H70
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony H70
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2004-03-19 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $198 $199