Sigma SD1 vs Sony W550

The following is a in depth review of the Sigma SD1 vs Sony W550, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar but the SD1 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SD1 was introduced 10 months earlier than the W550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1 matches up vs the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD1 vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1 compared to the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and W550 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and W550.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma SD1 will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.