Sigma SD10 vs Sony W800

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD10 and Sony W800, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W800 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was announced 11 years before the W800 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD10 matches up versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 comes with outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD10 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD10 against the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and W800 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W800 will resolve greater detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.