Sigma SD10 vs Sony W220

Below is a extended review of the Sigma SD10 and Sony W220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W220 (12MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD10 grades versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 provides outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 against the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W220 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and W220.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD10 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W220 will show extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.