Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX55

In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX55, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SD14 was brought out 5 years before the TX55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD14 matches up against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD14 against the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and TX55 is 59 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and TX55.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD14 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will produce more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.