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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MII
  • Refreshed by Canon 5D MIV
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sigma SD14

 5D MIII SD14 
RevealedMay 2012September 2006More recent by 69 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k150kSharper screen (+890k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 5D MIII

 SD14 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD14

 5D MIII SD14 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
51
weather proofing
decent MP (22MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent MP (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
27
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5760 x 3840 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,780 $198