Sigma SD14 vs Sony H300

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma SD14 and Sony H300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and H300 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was manufactured 8 years prior to the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD14 matches up against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 features exterior measurements 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 H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD14 against the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and H300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and H300.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD14 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony H300 will give extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.