Sigma SD10 vs Epson R-D1x

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD10 and the Epson R-D1x, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma SD10 was introduced in March 2004 and Epson R-D1x was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma SD10 Highlights

      • 3 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 1.8" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

      Epson R-D1x Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma SD10
      4. Advantage of Epson R-D1x
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma SD10 and Epson R-D1x.

      PROS

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      •   Live View Autofocus

      CONS

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 3 Megapixel
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Advantage of Sigma SD10

      Sigma SD10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD10 over Epson R-D1x.

      Sigma SD10 vs Epson R-D1x
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/6000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Shutter Priority vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sigma SD10.

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus E-600
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Leica T Typ 701
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Advantage of Epson R-D1x

      Epson R-D1x
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Epson R-D1x over Sigma SD10.

      Sigma SD10 vs Epson R-D1x
      Higher Sensor Resolution 3 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 2268 x 1512 vs 3008 x 2000
      Larger Screen 1.8" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 235k dot
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) vs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Epson R-D1x.

      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Hasselblad X1D-50c
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      Medium format

      51 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Panasonic GM5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Nikon S1200pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Sigma SD10 Epson R-D1x
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor3 Megapixel6 Megapixel
        Low Native ISO8001,600
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen130k dot235k dot
        No Live View
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sigma SD10 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Epson R-D1x has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Sigma SD10 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderEpson R-D1x has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. Sigma SD10 has 98% coverage with 0.77x magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Sigma SD10 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 1,600 in boosted mode. Epson R-D1x features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sigma SD10 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Epson R-D1x can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sigma SD10 has Sigma SA lens mount and Epson R-D1x has Leica M lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Sigma SD10 has the crop factor of 1.7x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.7. Epson R-D1x has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD10

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD10. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma SD10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Epson R-D1x nothing can be done. On Epson R-D1x it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma SD10 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Sigma SD10 has a USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma SD10 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot. Epson R-D1x has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Epson R-D1x.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma SD10.

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma SD10 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") and Epson R-D1x body has dimensions of 142 x 89 x 40 mm (5.59 x 3.5 x 1.57"). Sigma SD10 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and Epson R-D1x weighs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz).

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

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      142 mm

      89 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma SD10 and Epson R-D1x

      Sigma SD10 and Epson R-D1x for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      POOR
      52
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      POOR
      50
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View

      Street Photography

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma SD10 and Epson R-D1x and give them scores of 50 and 46 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      47
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot

      Connectivity

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      BAD
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      26
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma SD10

      Epson R-D1x

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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