Canon G1 X vs Sigma SD10

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G1 X versus Sigma SD10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was revealed 8 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G1 X scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X offers external dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X compared to the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and SD10 is 75 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and SD10.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G1 X will resolve extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher G1 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.