Sigma SD14 vs Sony W330

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma SD14 and Sony W330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W330 (14MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was revealed 4 years before the W330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD14 grades versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 features outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD14 versus the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and W330 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD14 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W330 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD14 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.