Canon 10D vs Sigma SD1

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 10D and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 10D was launched 8 years before the SD1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 10D grades vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 10D offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 10D versus the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and SD1 is 56 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and SD1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma SD1 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.