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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The SD10 was unveiled 10 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD10 scores versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony TX30

 SD10 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sigma SD10

 TX30 SD10 
IntroducedJuly 2013March 2004More modern by 113 months
Screen dimension3.3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1229k130kSharper screen (+1099k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX30

 SD10 TX30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 features external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD10 versus the TX30.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and TX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and TX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX30 will give extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
38
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony TX30
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2004-03-19 2013-07-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 2268 x 1512 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 130k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $198 $230