Sigma SD10 vs Sony G3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma SD10 and Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and G3 (10MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was announced 5 years earlier than the G3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD10 scores against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 comes with external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD10 vs the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and G3 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and G3.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony G3 will result in greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.