Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Old Model is Sigma SD10
- Newer Model is Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and H50 (9MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The SD14 was launched 3 years prior to the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD14 matches up against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony H50
SD14 | H50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sigma SD14
H50 | SD14 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 28 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper screen (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony H50
SD14 | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 has got outer measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD14 vs the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and H50 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and H50.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD14 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H50 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Sigma SD14 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD14 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2006-09-26 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 150 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 750 gr (1.65 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $198 | $80 |