Sigma SD10 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sigma SD10 versus Sony WX9, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was released 7 years before the WX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD10 grades against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD10 features outside 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD10 versus Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD10 against the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and WX9 is 54 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and WX9.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.