Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SD14 was unveiled 5 years before the TX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD14 matches up versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 provides outside measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD14 versus the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and TX10 is 59 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and TX10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD14 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX10 will show more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.