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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the SD1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX210 IS scores versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sigma SD1

 SX210 IS SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SD1 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma SD1

 SX210 IS SD1 
ReleasedJune 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the SD1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SD1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will show more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Sigma SD1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Sigma SD1 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sigma SD1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sigma SD1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $226 $2,339