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Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Sigma SD10 and Sony S930, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and S930 (10MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was introduced 5 years earlier than the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD10 matches up against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony S930

 SD10 S930 
Display resolution130k112kCrisper display (+18k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sigma SD10

 S930 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2004Newer by 58 months
Display dimension2.4"1.8"Larger display (+0.6")

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony S930

 SD10 S930 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 features exterior 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD10 vs the S930.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and S930 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony S930 will render greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sony S930
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony S930
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2004-03-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 2.4"
Screen resolution 130 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $198 $219