Sigma SD1 vs Sony W530

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony W530, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched but the SD1 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was released 3 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1 grades against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 versus the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and W530 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and W530.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma SD1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.