Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma SD10

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX410 IS versus Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 11 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS scores against the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS versus the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SD10 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and SD10.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX410 IS will provide you with more detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.