Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma SD10

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 6 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX20 IS grades versus the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features physical 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 SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the SD10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and SD10 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and SD10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX20 IS will show greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX20 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.