Sigma SD10 vs Sony W830

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony W830, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and W830 (20MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was launched 10 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD10 grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD10 enjoys 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) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD10 against the W830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and W830 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD10 and W830.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W830 will show more detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.