Sigma SD10 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look closer at the Sigma SD10 and Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The SD10 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD10 grades versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 provides outside dimensions 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD10 versus the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and RX1R is 54 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.