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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony WX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SD14 was manufactured 8 years before the WX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD14 grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony WX350

 SD14 WX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sigma SD14

 WX350 SD14 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2006Newer by 89 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX350

 SD14 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 comes with outer measurements 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD14 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD14 versus the WX350.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and WX350 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and WX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
36
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD14
Sports photography with Sony WX350
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with Sony WX350
9
no video shooting
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony WX350
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-09-26 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 150 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $198 $270