Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX10

In this article, we are analyzing the Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD14 grades against the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. 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 RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD14 against the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and RX10 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and RX10.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.