Sigma SD10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look closer at the Sigma SD10 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was launched 15 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD10 scores vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD10 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD10 versus the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and RX100 VI is 54 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.