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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90

Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and H90 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was introduced 9 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD10 scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony H90

 SD10 H90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sigma SD10

 H90 SD10 
RevealedFebruary 2012March 2004More recent by 96 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k130kSharper display (+331k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony H90

 SD10 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 enjoys outer 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 H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 and the H90.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and H90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD10 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H90 will provide extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony H90
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony H90
9
can't shoot video
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony H90
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2004-03-19 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 130k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Launch pricing $198 $230