Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was introduced 9 years prior to the HX20V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD10 matches up vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 offers external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD10 and the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and HX20V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will show extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.