Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma SD10

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 10 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SD10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SD10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and SD10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will offer you greater detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.