Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was introduced 11 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD14 matches up versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD14 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and RX100 V is 59 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD14 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 V will result in more detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.