Sigma SD1 vs Sony W650

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD1 and Sony W650, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close but the SD1 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1 grades vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 offers outside 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1 compared to the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and W650 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will result in greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.