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Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was introduced 11 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD10 grades against the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony QX30

 SD10 QX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension1.8""Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution130k0kCrisper screen (+130k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sigma SD10

 QX30 SD10 
LaunchedSeptember 2014March 2004Fresher by 127 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony QX30

 SD10 QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 has outer 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) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD10 compared to the QX30.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and QX30 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and QX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX30 will provide greater detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
Sony QX30 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
38
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony QX30
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
Sony QX30 Sports photography info
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony QX30
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony QX30
9
can't record video
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony QX30
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Revealed 2004-03-19 2014-09-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" -
Display resolution 130k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $198 $348