Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma SD10 versus Sony WX500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The SD10 was brought out 12 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD10 scores versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD10 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD10 and the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and WX500 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD10 and WX500.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX500 will show greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.