Sigma SD14 vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a extended assessment of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD14 was manufactured 14 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD14 grades vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 has outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD14 against the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and ZV-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD14 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind in sensor tech.