Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SD14 was introduced 12 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD14 matches up versus the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD14 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and RX100 VA is 59 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.