Sigma SD14 vs Sony QX10

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sigma SD14 vs Sony QX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was introduced 8 years before the QX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD14 grades versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD14 enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD14 compared to the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and QX10 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and QX10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD14 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.