Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD14

Let's look closer at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 8 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SD14 is 61 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SD14.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX60 HS will show extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.