Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was brought out 10 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SD10 scores versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 offers physical 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD10 against the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and HX50V is 54 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX50V will deliver more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.