Sigma SD14 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sigma SD14 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was released 7 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD14 grades versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD14 against the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and HX50V is 59 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and HX50V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX50V will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind in sensor tech.