Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX30

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma SD14 and Sony TX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was launched 7 years before the TX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD14 scores against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 has got external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 and Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD14 against the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and TX30 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and TX30.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD14 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.