Sigma SD10 vs Sony S2000

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma SD10 and Sony S2000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was launched 6 years earlier than the S2000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD10 grades against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 features external 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) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 versus the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and S2000 is 54 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and S2000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S2000 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.