Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 190 IS was introduced 11 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 190 IS scores versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and SD10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 190 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will produce more detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.