Sigma SD1 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma SD1 vs Sony RX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The SD1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD1 matches up against the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 comes with physical 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 RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1 versus the RX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and RX10 is 77 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and RX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 will provide more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be behind in sensor innovation.