Sigma SD10 vs Sony TF1

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony TF1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was introduced 10 years before the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD10 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 offers exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD10 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 vs the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and TF1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and TF1.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will give greater detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.