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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Earlier Model is Canon 20D
  • Refreshed by Canon 40D
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 30D and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was revealed 5 months prior to the SD14 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 30D matches up against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Sigma SD14

 30D SD14 
Display resolution230k150kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 30D

 SD14 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Sigma SD14

 30D SD14 
AnnouncedApril 2006September 2006Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D has got external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") having a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 30D and the SD14.

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and SD14 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and SD14.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 30D to render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Sigma SD14
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography features
Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 30DSigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 30D Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 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 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784g (1.73 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 736 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $773 $198