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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W370, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W370 (14MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was introduced 4 years prior to the W370 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD14 grades versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony W370

 SD14 W370 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma SD14

 W370 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2006Newer by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kClearer display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony W370

 SD14 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 comes with physical measurements 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD14 compared to the W370.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and W370 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and W370.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W370 will provide you with more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD14
Street photography with Sony W370
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with Sony W370
9
no video recording
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony W370
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-09-26 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
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 area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $198 $230