Sigma SD10 vs Sony TX20

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The SD10 was announced 9 years before the TX20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SD10 scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 provides exterior 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 TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD10 and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 compared to the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and TX20 is 54 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX20 will provide you with more detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.