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Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony T900, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and T900 (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was manufactured 5 years before the T900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD10 matches up vs the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony T900

 SD10 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma SD10

 T900 SD10 
IntroducedFebruary 2009March 2004Fresher by 59 months
Screen size3.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution922k130kSharper screen (+792k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony T900

 SD10 T900 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 comes with external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD10 against the T900.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and T900 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony T900 will provide extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low MP (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony T900
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2004-03-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
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 3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $198 $300