Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was unveiled 4 years before the WX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD14 scores versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 has got outer 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD14 compared to the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and WX5 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and WX5.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX5 will render greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.