Sigma SD10 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma SD10 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor size.

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The SD10 was launched 14 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD10 grades versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys outside dimensions 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD10 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD10 versus the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and RX10 IV is 54 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer more detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.