Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma SD10

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was released 9 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS against the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and SD10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX270 HS will render more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.