Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Old Model is Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

The SD10 was brought out 7 years prior to the TX100V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD10 scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony TX100V
SD10 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma SD10
TX100V | SD10 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 82 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+1099k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX100V
SD10 | TX100V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 versus the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and TX100V is 54 and 95 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and TX100V.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX100V will result in more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sigma SD10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2004-03-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2268 x 1512 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Total lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 130k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $198 | $380 |