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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330, 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 W330 (14MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SD10 was released 6 years prior to the W330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD10 matches up versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W330

 SD10 W330 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma SD10

 W330 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2004More recent by 70 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W330

 SD10 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 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 have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 against the W330.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and W330 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and W330.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W330 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W330
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2004-03-19 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 130k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $198 $170