Sigma SD10 vs Sony W730

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W730, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W730 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was launched 9 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD10 scores versus the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 and the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W730 is 54 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and W730.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD10 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W730 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.