Sigma SD14 vs Sony H400

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma SD14 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and H400 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SD14 was announced 8 years before the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD14 matches up vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 comes with outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD14 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD14 and the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and H400 is 59 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and H400.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD14 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H400 will result in more detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind in sensor tech.