Sigma SD10 vs Sony W690

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W690, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W690 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The SD10 was brought out 9 years before the W690 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD10 scores against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys outer dimensions 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD10 and the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W690 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W690 will offer more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.