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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years after the SD14 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX210 IS grades against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sigma SD14

 SX210 IS SD14 
LaunchedJune 2010September 2006Newer by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SD14 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma SD14

 SX210 IS SD14 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS against the SD14.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SD14.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX210 IS will result in extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Sigma SD14
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sigma SD14
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sigma SD14
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
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