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Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD10 and Sony WX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was released 9 years before the WX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD10 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony WX80

 SD10 WX80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sigma SD10

 WX80 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2004Fresher by 107 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony WX80

 SD10 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD10 compared to the WX80.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and WX80 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and WX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX80 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD10
Street photography with Sony WX80
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony WX80
 Sigma SD10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2004-03-19 2013-01-08
Body design 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 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Retail pricing $198 $276