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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Sigma SD10 and Sony W810, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W810 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was unveiled 10 years before the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD10 grades against the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony W810

 SD10 W810 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sigma SD10

 W810 SD10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2004Newer by 119 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony W810

 SD10 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 has got outer dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD10 versus the W810.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and W810 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and W810.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will provide you with more detail having an extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
37
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950g)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sony W810
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
32
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony W810
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2004-03-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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 3 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $198 $100