Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Older Model is Sigma SD10
- Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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The SX260 HS was introduced 5 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX260 HS scores against the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sigma SD14
SX260 HS | SD14 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 70 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 150k | Sharper screen (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX260 HS
SD14 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma SD14
SX260 HS | SD14 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SD14.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Sigma-SD14-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Sigma-SD14-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and SD14.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX260 HS will render more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Sigma-SD14-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Sigma-SD14-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $349 | $198 |