Sigma SD14 vs Sony W830

The following is a extended comparison of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony W830, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and W830 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was unveiled 8 years before the W830 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD14 grades versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 has got 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD14 versus the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and W830 is 59 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and W830.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W830 will offer you more detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.