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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD14 matches up against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony WX50

 SD14 WX50 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sigma SD14

 WX50 SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2006Newer by 65 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k150kClearer display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony WX50

 SD14 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD14 has outside measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD14 and the WX50.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and WX50 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and WX50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX50 will offer you greater detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony WX50
 Sigma SD14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-26 2012-01-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 150k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $198 $250