Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2006
- Older Model is Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony TX7
SD14 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma SD14
TX7 | SD14 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | September 2006 | More recent by 39 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 150k | Clearer display (+771k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony TX7
SD14 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sigma SD14 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD14 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2006-09-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 150k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 750g (1.65 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash Type I or II | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $198 | $300 |