Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14
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43 Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Replacement is Sigma SD15
Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX220 HS was manufactured 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX220 HS grades versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sigma SD14
SX220 HS | SD14 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | September 2006 | Newer by 54 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 150k | Crisper display (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX220 HS
SD14 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD14
SX220 HS | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the SD14.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and SD14.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX220 HS will give greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | - | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $198 |