Sigma SD14 vs Sony H20

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony H20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and H20 (10MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was unveiled 3 years prior to the H20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD14 matches up versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD14 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and H20 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and H20.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H20 will resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.