Sigma SD1 vs Sony QX100

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma SD1 vs Sony QX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1 grades against the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 has got outer dimensions 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD1 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1 and the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and QX100 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and QX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.