Sigma SD10 vs Sony W550

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony W550, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W550 (14MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SD10 was revealed 8 years earlier than the W550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD10 grades vs the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 has outer 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 W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD10 versus the W550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W550 is 54 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and W550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W550 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.