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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Sony A57
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD10 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD10 matches up against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A58

 SD10 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma SD10

 A58 SD10 
RevealedNovember 2013March 2004Newer by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A58

 SD10 A58 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 has got exterior 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 A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD10 compared to the A58.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A58 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and A58.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A58 to produce greater detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3MP)
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
Sony A58 Sports photography info
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (690 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A58
 Sigma SD10Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD10 Sony SLT-A58
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2004-03-19 2013-11-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 130k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $198 $645