Sigma SD14 vs Sony W690

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma SD14 and Sony W690, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was announced 6 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD14 matches up against the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 offers external 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD14 and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD14 and the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and W690 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD14 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W690 will provide greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD14 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.