Sigma SD14 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma SD14 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SD14 was revealed 14 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD14 grades vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 enjoys outside measurements 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 RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD14 against the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and RX100 VII is 59 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD14 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.