Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma SD10 and Sony HX200V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was unveiled 9 years before the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD10 matches up versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 enjoys exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 vs the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and HX200V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and HX200V.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX200V will give you more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.