Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX300

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma SD10 and Sony HX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SD10 was unveiled 10 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD10 grades vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 provides exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 and the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and HX300 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and HX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD10 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX300 will give more detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.