Sigma SD14 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a extensive overview of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD14 matches up against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD14 has got external measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Sigma SD14 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD14 compared to the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and HX9V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD14 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will provide you with more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.