Sigma SD1 vs Sony W710

Below is a in depth overview of the Sigma SD1 vs Sony W710, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SD1 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SD1 was announced 3 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1 scores against the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 offers physical 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD1 and the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and W710 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and W710.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will provide extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.