Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma SD10

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was released 5 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS against the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SD10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX200 IS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX200 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.