Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD10

Lets look closer at the Canon SX700 HS versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was revealed 10 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX700 HS scores against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS versus the SD10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SD10 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and SD10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX700 HS will render greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.