Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released May 2016
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

The SX620 HS was introduced 9 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS scores vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sigma SD14
SX620 HS | SD14 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 118 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 150k | Sharper display (+772k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX620 HS
SD14 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma SD14
SX620 HS | SD14 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and SD14.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX620 HS will deliver extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-05-10 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 295 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $279 | $198 |