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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Succeeded the Canon 30D
  • Refreshed by Canon 50D
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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).

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The 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 
LaunchedOctober 2007September 2006More modern by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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.

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and SD14 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery power (800 per charge)
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
48
weather proof
flash built-in
low battery power (800 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery power (800 per charge)
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 40D
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 40D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 40DSigma 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