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Sigma SD10

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On October 27th 2003 Sigma announced the new SD10. This new X3 based digital SLR is the successor to the SD9 which was the first digital camera to utilize Foveon's unique X3 sensor technology (info here). The SD10 has a Sigma AF mount and, like the SD9, a Foveon X3 10M CMOS Sensor* which has 2268 x 1512 x 3 photodetectors (three photodetectors for each pixel location). With the advent of the SD10 both Sigma and Foveon are taking the (braver but) more logical position of using the number 10 million to represent the number of photodetectors, I'm sure this decision will be debated ad nauseam but it's easy to see their position, in our previous experience the X3 sensor delivers approximately twice the resolution of a standard mosaic sensor with the same number of horizontal and vertical pixel locations.Read more
On October 27th 2003 Sigma announced the new SD10. This new X3 based digital SLR is the successor to the SD9 which was the first digital camera to utilize Foveon's unique X3 sensor technology (info here). The SD10 has a Sigma AF mount and, like the SD9, a Foveon X3 10M CMOS Sensor* which has 2268 x 1512 x 3 photodetectors (three photodetectors for each pixel location). With the advent of the SD10 both Sigma and Foveon are taking the (braver but) more logical position of using the number 10 million to represent the number of photodetectors, I'm sure this decision will be debated ad nauseam but it's easy to see their position, in our previous experience the X3 sensor delivers approximately twice the resolution of a standard mosaic sensor with the same number of horizontal and vertical pixel locations.Read more
Sigma SD10 is a 3.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and Sigma SA Bayonet mount. Read our SD10 review to find its pros and cons.Read more
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • improvements in image noise levels and high-ISO capability are impressive
  • include is excellent

Cons

  • highly saturated colors become overexposed
  • ISO
  • high image noise

Key specs

  • CMOS (Foveon X3)
  • APS-C
  • 20.7x13.8 mm
  • 3 Mpx
  • 2268, 1512 px
  • Sigma SA Bayonet
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Live View
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Sigma SD10 - Pros & Cons

Sigma SD10

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • improvements in image noise levels and high-ISO capability are impressive
  • include is excellent
  • easy to use and feature rich
  • wide variety
  • good quality and reasonably priced optics
  • pictures- they are absolutely magnificent
  • The controls are well placed
  • easy to use
  • the perfectly simple interface on the LCD is great
  • LCD is sharp and reasonably easy to use for reviewing images

Cons

  • highly saturated colors become overexposed
  • ISO
  • high image noise
  • and poor AF performance
  • Noise levels increase disproportionately in long exposures
  • the buffer took a long time to clear
  • Sigma SD10 have Image Stabilization
  • have built-in Wireless
  • lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter
  • Does the Sigma SD10 have Touch Screen
  • Does the Sigma SD10 have Weather Sealing

Sigma SD10 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2268 x 1512 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sigma SD10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.81 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels3.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution2268 x 1512 px
Other resolutions
  • 1134x756
  • 756x504
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSigma SA Bayonet
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashno
External flashyes
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options10
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Dimensions
Weight33.51 oz
Width5.98 in
Height4.72 in
Depth3.11 in
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlyes
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Image
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum800
Boosted ISO maximum1600
White balance presets8
Custom white balanceno
Image stabilization typeNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen dots130000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder coverage98.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.77 x
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Design
Body typeMid-size SLR
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Storage typesCompact Flash Type I/II
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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Sigma SD10 Sigma - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10 Review
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Published: 19.03.2004
Sigma SD10 Review

On October 27th 2003 Sigma announced the new SD10. This new X3 based digital SLR is the successor to the SD9 which was the first digital camera to utilize Foveon's unique X3 sensor technology (info here). The SD10 has a Sigma AF mount and, like the SD9, a Foveon X3 10M CMOS Sensor* which has 2268 x 1512 x 3 photodetectors (three photodetectors for each pixel location). With the advent of the SD10 both Sigma and Foveon are taking the (braver but) more logical position of using the number 10 million to represent the number of photodetectors, I'm sure this decision will be debated ad nauseam but it's easy to see their position, in our previous experience the X3 sensor delivers approximately twice the resolution of a standard mosaic sensor with the same number of horizontal and vertical pixel locations.

Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10 Review
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DPReview
Published: 19.03.2004
Sigma SD10 Review

On October 27th 2003 Sigma announced the new SD10. This new X3 based digital SLR is the successor to the SD9 which was the first digital camera to utilize Foveon's unique X3 sensor technology (info here). The SD10 has a Sigma AF mount and, like the SD9, a Foveon X3 10M CMOS Sensor* which has 2268 x 1512 x 3 photodetectors (three photodetectors for each pixel location). With the advent of the SD10 both Sigma and Foveon are taking the (braver but) more logical position of using the number 10 million to represent the number of photodetectors, I'm sure this decision will be debated ad nauseam but it's easy to see their position, in our previous experience the X3 sensor delivers approximately twice the resolution of a standard mosaic sensor with the same number of horizontal and vertical pixel locations.

Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 19.03.2004
Sigma SD10 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Sigma SD10 is a 3.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and Sigma SA Bayonet mount. Read our SD10 review to find its pros and cons.

Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10 Digital SLRs user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 14 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Sigma SD10 Digital SLRs user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 14 reviews - photographyreview.com

Sigma SD10 Digital SLRs user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 14 reviews - photographyreview.com

Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10 Digital Camera Review: Test Results & Conclusion
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Imaging Resource
Sigma SD10 Digital Camera Review: Test Results & Conclusion

Detailed review of Sigma SD10, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10
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PC World
Sigma SD10
3.5

A brilliant camera for advanced photographers, but new users should look elsewhere.

Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10
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CNET
Published: 02.12.2004
Sigma SD10

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Sigma SD10 Sigma SD10 SLR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sigma SD10 SLR Review - Steve's Digicams

Lenses, Image Sensor, Viewfinder, Flash The SD10 employs a SA bayonet lens mount for Sigma SA series lenses. Because the image sensor is smaller than a 35mm film frame you must use a factor of 1.7x to determine the equivalent angle of view for the lens being used. A normal 50mm lens is the same