Sigma SD1 vs Sony W290

Here, we are comparing the Sigma SD1 versus Sony W290, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and W290 (12MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was released 20 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1 grades against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1 vs the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and W290 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and W290.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma SD1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SD1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.