Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma SD10

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was introduced 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS vs the SD10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SD10 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SD10.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX1 IS will resolve more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX1 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.