Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD1 and Sony WX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar but the SD1 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The SD1 was announced 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD1 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1 against the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and WX300 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and WX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.