Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD14 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD14 matches up versus the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 provides physical measurements 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD14 vs the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and TX7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and TX7.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD14 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.