Sigma SD10 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was announced 13 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD10 grades versus the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 features outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD10 versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD10 and the RX10 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and RX10 III is 54 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and RX10 III.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 III will offer greater detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.