Canon S200 vs Sigma SD10

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon S200 and Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was announced 10 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200 matches up vs the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has got external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 and Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S200 compared to the SD10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SD10.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon S200 will provide extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.