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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A68, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A68 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SD10 was brought out 12 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD10 scores vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A68

 SD10 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma SD10

 A68 SD10 
IntroducedNovember 2015March 2004Newer by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution461k130kClearer display (+331k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A68

 SD10 A68 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 comes with 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 A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD10 versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD10 vs the A68.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and A68 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and A68.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to give you extra detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A68 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
55
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (510 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony A68
9
no video recording
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A68
 Sigma SD10Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony SLT-A68
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2004-03-19 2015-11-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 130 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $198 $581