Sigma SD10 vs Sony QX10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD10 and Sony QX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was manufactured 10 years before the QX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD10 grades against the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD10 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD10 and the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and QX10 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and QX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will result in more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.