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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was revealed 3 years before the WX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD14 grades vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony WX1

 SD14 WX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma SD14

 WX1 SD14 
AnnouncedAugust 2009September 2006Fresher by 34 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX1

 SD14 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD14 versus the WX1.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and WX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD14 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony WX1
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-09-26 2009-08-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $198 $149