Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was revealed 10 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX60 HS grades versus the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the SD10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SD10 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SD10.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX60 HS will produce extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.