Olympus SZ-10 vs Sigma SD1

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was introduced 5 months later than the SD1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-10 scores against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 against the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and SD1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.