Sigma SD10 vs Sony W560

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sigma SD10 and Sony W560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W560 (14MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the W560 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD10 matches up vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 comes with 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) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 vs the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W560 is 54 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and W560.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W560 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.