Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma SD14

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma SD14, one being 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 SX710 HS (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 8 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SD14 is 89 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and SD14.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX710 HS will render extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.