Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony QX30
SD10 | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 1.8" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 130k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+130k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sigma SD10
QX30 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 127 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony QX30
SD10 | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |