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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(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
Sony TX100V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony TX100V

 SD10 TX100V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma SD10

 TX100V SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2004Newer by 82 months
Screen size3.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution1229k130kSharper screen (+1099k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX100V

 SD10 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography details
Sony TX100V Street photography details
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
low max ISO (800)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD10
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
29
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
9
can't record video
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony TX100V
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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