Olympus E-600 vs Sigma SD10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-600 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-600 was manufactured 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 matches up versus the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 vs Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 compared to the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and SD10 is 71 and 54 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and SD10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-600 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-600 will give you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher E-600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.