Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD10

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS grades vs the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SD10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SD10.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX160 IS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.