Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Updated by Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX150, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD14 was launched 6 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD14 grades vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony WX150
SD14 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sigma SD14
WX150 | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | September 2006 | Newer by 66 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 150k | Clearer screen (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX150
SD14 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD14 vs the WX150.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and WX150 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and WX150.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX150 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sigma SD14 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD14 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-09-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 150k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $198 | $300 |