Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was brought out 8 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX530 HS grades against the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS vs the SD14.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and SD14 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SD14.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX530 HS will offer extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.