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Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma SD14 versus Sony S950, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and S950 (10MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was revealed 3 years prior to the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD14 matches up vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony S950

 SD14 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma SD14

 S950 SD14 
ReleasedFebruary 2009September 2006More recent by 29 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony S950

 SD14 S950 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD14 vs the S950.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and S950 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD14 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony S950 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD14
Sports photography with Sony S950
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
42
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony S950
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $198 $130