Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX70

Lets look more closely at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SD1 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 was announced 16 months earlier than the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1 matches up versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has got 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) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1 against the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and WX70 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and WX70.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX70 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.