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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20Da was revealed 16 months prior to the SD14 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 20Da grades versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sigma SD14

 20Da SD14 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 20Da

 SD14 20Da 
RevealedSeptember 2006June 2005More modern by 16 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution150k118kCrisper screen (+32k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sigma SD14

 20Da SD14 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da has outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 20Da and the SD14.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and SD14.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 20Da to give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Sigma SD14
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 20DaSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,499 $198