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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(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
Sony H50
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony H50

 SD14 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sigma SD14

 H50 SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2009September 2006More modern by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony H50

 SD14 H50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony H50
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD14
Street photography with Sony H50
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony H50
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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