Sigma SD1 vs Sony W610

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony W610, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close but the SD1 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SD1 was released 15 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1 grades against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 comes with external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1 versus the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and W610 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and W610.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma SD1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.