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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony TX66, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SD10 was introduced 9 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD10 matches up versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony TX66

 SD10 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sigma SD10

 TX66 SD10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012March 2004More recent by 96 months
Display sizing3.3"1.8"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution1230k130kSharper display (+1100k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX66

 SD10 TX66 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 provides outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 compared to the TX66.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and TX66 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and TX66.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX66 will result in more detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony TX66
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
Sony TX66 Vlogging factors
9
no video
36
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony TX66
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2004-03-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 130k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $198 $350