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Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise 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
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was unveiled 8 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD10 grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony WX70

 SD10 WX70 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma SD10

 WX70 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2004Newer by 95 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kSharper display (+792k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony WX70

 SD10 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 offers external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 compared to the WX70.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and WX70 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and WX70.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX70 will provide you with more detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3MP)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony WX70
9
can't record video
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony WX70
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2004-03-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 12800
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 - 240 photos
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $198 $242