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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34
Sigma SD10 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD10 was released 11 years prior to the A77 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD10 grades versus the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sony A77 II

 SD10 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sigma SD10

 A77 II SD10 
RevealedMay 2014March 2004More recent by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kCrisper display (+1099k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma SD10 and Sony A77 II

 SD10 A77 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 has physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD10 versus the A77 II.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A77 II is 54 and 62 respectively.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and A77 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to give greater detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A77 II Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD10 Street photography details
Sony A77 II Street photography details
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD10
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 II Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (480 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD10
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
9
can't record video
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
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Sigma SD10 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD10 and Sony A77 II
 Sigma SD10Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD10 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-03-19 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2268 x 1512 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 Fully Articulated
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 130k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $198 $1,198