Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The SD10 was revealed 11 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a significant gap 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 HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD10 matches up vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 offers outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD10 and the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and HX400V is 54 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and HX400V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will deliver greater detail because of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.