Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX350

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma SD1 and Sony WX350, one is 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 WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the SD1 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was announced 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1 scores against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 features outer 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) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Sigma SD1 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1 against the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and WX350 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and WX350.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will show greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.