Canon 50D vs Sigma SD14
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Canon 50D 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
- Announced September 2006
- Previous Model is Sigma SD10
- Renewed by Sigma SD15

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon 50D versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 50D was manufactured 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 50D scores against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Sigma SD14
50D | SD14 | |||
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Announced | October 2008 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 50D
SD14 | 50D |
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Common features in the Canon 50D and Sigma SD14
50D | SD14 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 50D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Canon 50D versus Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 50D vs the SD14.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and SD14 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and SD14.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 50D to offer greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 50D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 50D | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-10-30 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 326 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.3 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Physical 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 All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 696 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $996 | $198 |