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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Sigma SD10 and Sony W220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W220 (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD10 grades versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W220

 SD10 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sigma SD10

 W220 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2004More recent by 58 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W220

 SD10 W220 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 provides outer measurements 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 against the W220.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W220 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and W220.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD10 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W220 will show extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W220
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2004-03-19 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
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 3MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2268 x 1512 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $198 $160