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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma SD10 and Sony W310, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W310 (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The SD10 was revealed 6 years before the W310 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD10 matches up versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W310

 SD10 W310 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sigma SD10

 W310 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2004More recent by 70 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W310

 SD10 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD10 compared to the W310.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and W310 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and W310.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will offer extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950g)
low megapixels (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
Sony W310 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W310
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2004-03-19 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2268 x 1512 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $198 $150