Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma SD1

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX610 HS grades vs the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and SD1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will provide you with more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.