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Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma SD14 and Sony TX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was announced 5 years before the TX100V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD14 matches up vs the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony TX100V

 SD14 TX100V 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma SD14

 TX100V SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2006More recent by 52 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k150kSharper display (+1079k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony TX100V

 SD14 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 has got external measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD14 and the TX100V.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and TX100V is 59 and 95 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and TX100V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD14 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will produce extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD14 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony TX100V
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-09-26 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 150 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $198 $380