Sigma SD14 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma SD14 and Sony HX90V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The SD14 was revealed 9 years before the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD14 matches up vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 features 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) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD14 and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD14 and the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and HX90V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and HX90V.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD14 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.