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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W510 (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the W510 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD10 scores versus the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W510

 SD10 W510 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sigma SD10

 W510 SD10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2004More recent by 82 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W510

 SD10 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 has got exterior 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 and the W510.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W510 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and W510.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W510 will provide you with more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony W510
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W510
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2004-03-19 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of 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 display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $198 $99