Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD14

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS and the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SD14 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SD14.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will result in greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.