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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Introduced March 2003
  • Refreshed by Canon 20D
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 10D versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 10D was introduced 4 years earlier than the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 10D matches up versus the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Sigma SD14

 10D SD14 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 10D

 SD14 10D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006March 2003Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution150k118kCrisper screen (+32k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Sigma SD14

 10D SD14 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 10D enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 10D versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 10D against the SD14.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and SD14 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and SD14.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 10D to produce extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
41
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 10D
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 10D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 10DSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 10D Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2003-03-31 2006-09-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 118k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 gr (1.93 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,900 $198