Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma SD14 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was released 9 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD14 matches up vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 provides physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD14 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD14 and the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and RX10 II is 59 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and RX10 II.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD14 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.