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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma SD10 and Sony W320, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W320 (14MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was manufactured 6 years prior to the W320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD10 matches up versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W320

 SD10 W320 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma SD10

 W320 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2004More recent by 70 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W320

 SD10 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 comes with outer dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD10 against the W320.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and W320 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W320 will result in extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W320
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2268 x 1512 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
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 file format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $198 $269