Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD10

Here, we are comparing the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma SD10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 was brought out 4 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1 grades versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1 versus the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and SD10 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and SD10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma DP1 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern DP1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.