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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W610 (14MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was manufactured 8 years before the W610 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD10 scores against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W610

 SD10 W610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sigma SD10

 W610 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2004More recent by 95 months
Screen dimensions2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W610

 SD10 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 has got exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 vs the W610.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W610 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and W610.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W610 will deliver more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD10
Travel photography with Sony W610
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W610
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2004-03-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 3 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $198 $200