Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Succeeded the Sigma SD9
- Renewed by Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The SD10 was manufactured 9 years before the HX10V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD10 grades against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony HX10V
SD10 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sigma SD10
HX10V | SD10 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 96 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+792k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony HX10V
SD10 | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 enjoys external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Sigma SD10 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD10 compared to the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and HX10V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and HX10V.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2004-03-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 130k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical 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 | - | 320 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $198 | $616 |