Sigma SD10 vs Sony W530

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W530, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W530 (14MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the W530 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD10 grades versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 offers physical measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD10 against the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W530 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and W530.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W530 will produce more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.