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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIII
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
  • Released September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was manufactured 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 5D MII matches up vs the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Sigma SD14

 5D MII SD14 
ReleasedFebruary 2009September 2006More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k150kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 5D MII

 SD14 5D MII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Sigma SD14

 5D MII SD14 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MII versus the SD14.

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and SD14 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and SD14.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will resolve greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern 5D MII should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography information
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MII
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
55
weather proof
good megapixels (21MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
29
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 5D MII vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IISigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-13 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5616 x 3744 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 850 gr (1.87 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1815 not tested
Other
Battery life 850 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,190 $198