Sigma SD14 vs Sony W380

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma SD14 vs Sony W380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W380 (14MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W380 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD14 matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 has exterior 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD14 vs the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and W380 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and W380.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W380 will offer you greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.