Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD14

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX70 HS versus Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 12 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS against the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SD14 is 63 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and SD14.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will provide more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.