Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma SD14

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was launched 2 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS grades against the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SD14.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX200 IS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX200 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.