Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX80

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SD10 was released 13 years before the HX80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD10 scores versus the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 offers 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Sigma SD10 vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD10 versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and HX80 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and HX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.