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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD10 and Sony W800, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W800 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was announced 11 years before the W800 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD10 matches up versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W800

 SD10 W800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sigma SD10

 W800 SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2004Newer by 120 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W800

 SD10 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 comes with outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD10 against the W800.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W800 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W800 will resolve greater detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
resolution not great (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W800
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2004-03-19 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
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 3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - AVI MPEG4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Pricing at release $198 $90