Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD10

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was brought out 6 years after the SD10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX220 HS grades against the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

See the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and SD10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX220 HS will give you more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.