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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD10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
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony WX150

 SD14 WX150 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sigma SD14

 WX150 SD14 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2006Newer by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k150kClearer screen (+311k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX150

 SD14 WX150 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and WX150 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5MP)
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with Sony WX150
9
no video
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony WX150
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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