Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma SD14

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 6 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS scores against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the SD14.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SD14.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX280 HS will give more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.