Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 5D MIII was brought out 5 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5D MIII grades versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII versus the SD14.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and SD14 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and SD14.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIII will resolve greater detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.