Reasons to choose SD10
Released in 2003, SD10 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 3.4 MP effective resolution, and a 950 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma SD10
vs Sigma SD9
VS
Sensor area
286 mm²
SD10286 mm²
SD9- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SD10 and SD9 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SD10MetricSD9
3.4 MPEffective pixels3.4 MP
20.7 × 13.8Sensor20.7 × 13.8
9.17 µmPixel pitch9.17 µm
84.02 µm²Pixel area84.02 µm²
1.19 MP/cm²Pixel density1.19 MP/cm²
1.74Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
950 gWeight803 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SD10 and SD9 have the same sensor area. The SD9 has the lighter body. The SD10 and SD9 have the same effective resolution. The SD10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD9
Released in 2002, SD9 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 3.4 MP effective resolution, and a 803 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.