Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD14 Comparison

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Sigma SD10

3 MP | APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Sigma SD14

5 MP | APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD14 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SD10 and SD14, two Advanced DSLR cameras by Sigma. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Sigma SD10 has a 3.0 MP and Sigma SD14 has a 5.0 MP resolution. Sigma SD10 was introduced to market in March 2004 and Sigma SD14 was launched in September 2006. As you can see, SD10 is 2 years older than SD14. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2004-03-19

3MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

ISO 100 - 800 ( expands to 1600)

Sigma SA Bayonet Mount

1.8" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

continuous shooting

No Video Mode

950g. 152 x 120 x 79 mm

Replaced Sigma SD9 Compare

Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2006-09-26

5MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

ISO 100 - 800 ( expands to 1600)

Sigma SA Bayonet Mount

2.5" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

3 fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

750g. 144 x 107 x 81 mm

Replaced Sigma SD10 Compare

Sigma SD14 was replaced by Sigma SD15. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sigma SD15 vs Sigma SD14
Sigma SD15 vs Sigma SD10

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sigma SD10 over Sigma SD14

Viewfinder Magnification	0.77x vs 0.6x	Larger Viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter	1/6000s vs 1/4000s	faster mechanical shutter
Sensor Pixel Area	83.28µm² vs 61.43µm²	35% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Sigma SD14 over Sigma SD10

Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Max Sensor Resolution	5 MP vs 3 MP	66% more pixels
LCD Screen Size	2.5" vs 1.8"	0.7 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	150k dots vs 130k dots	15% higher resolution screen
Weight	750 g vs 950 g	200 g lighter
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily

Common Strengths of Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality

Common Weaknesses of Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Max Resolution	3 MP vs 5 MP	Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size	1.8" vs 2.5"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	130k dots vs 150k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR
AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)	No vs No	no option to fine tune Auto focus

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD14: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sigma SD10 has external dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11″) and weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) (including batteries). Sigma SD14 has external dimensions of 144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19″) and weighs 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14. Sigma SD14 is 8mm narrower and 13mm shorter than Sigma SD10 but it is also 2mm thicker.

Comparison image of Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma SD14 is significantly lighter (200g ) than the Sigma SD10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 have the same Sigma SA Bayonet lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sigma SD10 nor Sigma SD14 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sigma SD14's 2.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sigma SD10's 1.8" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD14: Sensor Comparison

Sigma SD10 has a 3.0MP APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor . On the other hand, Sigma SD14 has a 5.0MP APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor .

Below you can see the SD10 and SD14 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 Cameras

Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sigma SD10 has 35% larger pixel area compared to Sigma SD14, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD14 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 have the same Sigma SA Bayonet lens mount and currently there are 76 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 28 lenses with Image stabilization for Sigma SA Bayonet mount.

Lens Type	# of Sigma SD10 Lenses	# of Sigma SD14 Lenses
Standard Zoom	9	9
Standard Prime	5	5
Wideangle Zoom	8	8
Wideangle Prime	8	8
Telephoto Zoom	18	18
Telephoto Prime	8	8
SuperZoom	9	9
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	4	4
Macro Prime	7	7
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	76	76

Here are some of the most popular Sigma SA Bayonet Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Sigma SA Bayonet Mount Lenses for SD10 and SD14

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art	APS-C / DX	1490gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A	35mm FF	665gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM	APS-C / DX	565gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C	35mm FF	1930gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF	35mm FF	520gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM	35mm FF	726gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG	35mm FF	15700gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art	35mm FF	1130gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sigma SD10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma SD14 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 3.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Sigma SD10 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma SD14 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Large Body
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Sigma SD10 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sigma SD14 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/6000s
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Sigma SD10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma SD14 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
950g
Body Thickness 79mm
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Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
750g
Body Thickness 81mm
Read the details

Sigma SD10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma SD14 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 3.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
Read the details

Sigma SD10 vs Sigma SD14: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sigma SD10 and Sigma SD14 scores compare:

Sigma SD10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #91 out of 94 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #907 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sigma SD14

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #87 out of 94 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #803 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sigma SD14 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma SD10 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD10 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma SD10	Sigma SD14
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Announced	2004-03-19	2006-09-26
Body Type	Mid-size SLR	Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Type	CMOS (Foveon X3)	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	20.7 x 13.8 mm	20.7 x 13.8 mm
Area	285.66mm²	285.66mm²
Megapixels	3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Max Resolution	2268 x 1512	2640 x 1760
Max Native Light sensitivity	800 ISO	800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	1600 ISO	1600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Sigma SA Bayonet	Sigma SA Bayonet
Number of Available Lenses	76	76
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	1.8"	2.5"
Resolution	130k dots	150k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	98%	98%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.77x	0.6x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/6000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync	1/180s	1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	None	None
Video Formats	n/a	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	950g	750g
Dimensions	152 x 120 x 79mm	144 x 107 x 81mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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