Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma SD14

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the SD14.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SD14 is 87 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and SD14.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon SX120 IS will render greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX120 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.