Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched April 2017
- Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX740 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
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
- Newer Model is Sigma SD15

Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX730 HS versus Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

The SX730 HS was revealed 10 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sigma SD14
SX730 HS | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 129 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper screen (+772k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX730 HS
SD14 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sigma SD14
SX730 HS | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the SD14.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SD14 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SD14.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX730 HS will render greater detail because of its extra 15.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-04-06 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $198 |