Sigma SD1 vs Sony H20

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma SD1 and Sony H20, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 was announced 17 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD1 grades against the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 offers external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1 against the H20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and H20 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and H20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma SD1 will offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SD1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.