Sigma SD10 vs Sony A200

Below is a complete review of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony A200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD10 was unveiled 5 years before the A200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD10 scores versus the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD10 and the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and A200 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and A200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A200 to offer extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.