Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX220

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony WX220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was launched 8 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD14 grades against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 has got outer 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sigma SD14 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD14 vs the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD14 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX220 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.