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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD10 was announced 8 years before the A35 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD10 grades versus the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A35

 SD10 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sigma SD10

 A35 SD10 
IntroducedSeptember 2011March 2004Newer by 91 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k130kCrisper screen (+791k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A35

 SD10 A35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 features physical 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 A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 versus the A35.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A35 to resolve extra detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
low max ISO (800)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (415g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
29
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than others (415 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
Landscape photography with Sony A35
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
9
no video
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than others (415g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A35
 Sigma SD10Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony SLT-A35
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2004-03-19 2011-09-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2268 x 1512 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 130k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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