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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W320, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was introduced 4 years before the W320 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD14 matches up vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony W320

 SD14 W320 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma SD14

 W320 SD14 
LaunchedJanuary 2010September 2006More recent by 39 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony W320

 SD14 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 enjoys external measurements 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD14 and the W320.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and W320 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD14 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W320 will give you extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
Landscape photography with Sony W320
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony W320
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-09-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $198 $269