Sigma SD14 vs Sony W310

Below, we are looking at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W310, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was released 4 years earlier than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD14 scores against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 offers 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD14 vs the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and W310 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and W310.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD14 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W310 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.