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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax XG-1 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was announced 7 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XG-1 grades against the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma SD14

 XG-1 SD14 
RevealedJuly 2014September 2006More modern by 95 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax XG-1

 SD14 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma SD14

 XG-1 SD14 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 compared to the SD14.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and SD14 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and SD14.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax XG-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger XG-1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Sigma SD14
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (567g)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (567g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (567g)
9
no video
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma SD14
 Pentax XG-1Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax XG-1 Sigma SD14
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-07-15 2006-09-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 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 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $198