Sigma SD10 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma SD10 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SD10 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SD10 was released 15 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD10 scores vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD10 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 has got outer measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 versus the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and ZX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD10 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD10 will be behind in sensor technology.