Sony A99 II with Sigma SD10 Comparison

Sony A99 II and Sigma SD10 Main Features

  • September, 2016
  • March, 2004
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 3 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 800 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 1" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 143 x 104 x 76 mm, 849g.
  • 152 x 120 x 79 mm, 950g.
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Sony A99 II Scores


Imaging score
85
Features score
88
Value for money score
95
Portability score
70
Overall score
90

Sigma SD10 Scores


Imaging score
34
Features score
28
Value for money score
54
Portability score
64
Overall score
36

Sigma SD10 with Sony Alpha A99 II Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha A99 II with Sigma SD10. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A99 II was released in 2016, and Sigma SD10 in 2004. Alpha A99 II is newer, which is a plus. SD10 12 years older. 12 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A99 II is greater than that of SD10. The difference of 39 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Alpha A99 II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), SD10 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony A99 II has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 1-inch Fixed screen.
Alpha A99 II has electronic viewfinder, and the SD10 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha A99 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, SD10 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A99 II has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A99 II SD10
Brand Sony Sigma
Model Alpha A99 II SD10
Announced September, 2016 March, 2004
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA Bayonet
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 n/a
Number of Lenses 143 76
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 1"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 130k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 0.77
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 399 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 79
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/6000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Unknown
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame APS-C
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 20.7 x 13.8 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 285.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 42 MP 3 MP
Max Image Resolution 7952 x 5304 2268 x 1512
Max Native ISO 25600 800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 102400 1600
Min Boosted ISO 50 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 490 shots 0 shots
Battery Type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 849 g 950 g
Physical Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76 mm 152 x 120 x 79 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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