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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sigma SD14
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD10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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sigma SD14

 SX220 HS SD14 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2006Newer by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k150kCrisper display (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX220 HS

 SD14 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD14

 SX220 HS SD14 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Sigma SD14
 Canon SX220 HSSigma SD14
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