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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma SD14 and Sony W570, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W570 (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was revealed 5 years before the W570 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD14 scores versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony W570

 SD14 W570 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma SD14

 W570 SD14 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2006Newer by 52 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kClearer display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony W570

 SD14 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider 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") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD14 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD14 and the W570.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and W570 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and W570.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will offer greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD14
Street photography with Sony W570
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony W570
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-09-26 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 750 grams (1.65 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $198 $159