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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90

Portability
59
Imaging
41
Features
30
Overall
36
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony H90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and H90 (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SD14 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD14 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony H90

 SD14 H90 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sigma SD14

 H90 SD14 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2006More recent by 66 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k150kCrisper display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony H90

 SD14 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD14 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD14 versus the H90.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and H90 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and H90.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD14 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H90 will show extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD14 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5 megapixels)
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
28
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
41
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony H90
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-09-26 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 150 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 grams (1.65 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $198 $230