Sigma SD14 vs Sony A290

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A290, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A290 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD14 was introduced 4 years before the A290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD14 scores vs the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 features external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD14 and the A290.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and A290 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and A290.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A290 to provide greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.