Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX80

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD10 and Sony WX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD10 was released 9 years before the WX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD10 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD10 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD10 compared to the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD10 and WX80 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and WX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX80 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.