Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX200V

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX200V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD14 matches up against the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD14 features outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD14 and the TX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and TX200V is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD14 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX200V will offer you greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.