Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma SD1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 4 years after the SD1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 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) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS and the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and SD1.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will provide you with more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.