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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W620, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W620 (14MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was released 6 years earlier than the W620 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD14 grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony W620

 SD14 W620 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sigma SD14

 W620 SD14 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2006More recent by 64 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kSharper screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony W620

 SD14 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD14 provides outer 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD14 compared to the W620.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and W620 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and W620.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD14 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W620 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
Landscape photography with Sony W620
42
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony W620
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-09-26 2012-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 750g (1.65 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $198 $102