Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma SD1

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS and Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX10 IS was released 20 months prior to the SD1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS grades against the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SD1 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SD1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.