Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma SD10 and Sony WX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD10 was released 6 years before the WX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD10 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD10 features exterior measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD10 compared to the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and WX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and WX1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.