Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma SD10

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was brought out 10 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS and the SD10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SD10 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and SD10.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX710 HS will provide you with more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.