Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Sigma SD14
30D | SD14 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 150k | Crisper display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 30D
SD14 | 30D |
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Common features in the Canon 30D and Sigma SD14
30D | SD14 | |||
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Announced | April 2006 | September 2006 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 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).
Examine the Canon 30D and Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and SD14 is 58 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Canon 30D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |