Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14
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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Old Model is Sigma SD10
- Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Following is a complete analysis of the Canon 40D versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 40D was introduced 14 months after the SD14 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 40D grades versus the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Sigma SD14
| 40D | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2007 |  | September 2006 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 150k | Crisper display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 40D
| SD14 | 40D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 40D and Sigma SD14
| 40D | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D has exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 40D against the SD14.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and SD14 is 57 and 59 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and SD14.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 40D to result in greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 40D should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Sigma SD14 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sigma |
| Model | Canon EOS 40D | Sigma SD14 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2007-10-24 | 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 dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
| Available lenses | 326 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 150 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $1,099 | $198 |