Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Older Model is Sigma SD10
- Updated by Sigma SD15

Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14 Overview
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.

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sigma SD14
SX530 HS | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 101 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper screen (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX530 HS
SD14 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sigma SD14
SX530 HS | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Canon SX530 HS versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.6 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $379 | $198 |