Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma SD14

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was revealed 7 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS grades versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SD14 is 69 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SD14.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.