Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma SD14

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX10 IS grades vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SD14 is 65 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SD14.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX10 IS will provide extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX10 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.