Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX10

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony WX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SD1 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was launched 3 months before the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1 grades versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 offers physical 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1 and the WX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and WX10 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and WX10.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.