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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MIII
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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 10 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D MIV matches up against the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sigma SD14

 5D MIV SD14 
LaunchedAugust 2016September 2006Fresher by 121 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k150kSharper screen (+1470k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 5D MIV

 SD14 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD14

 5D MIV SD14 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV comes with exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV against the SD14.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and SD14 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and SD14.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve greater detail because of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
MP count high (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count high (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
67
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (30MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
31
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSigma SD14
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ -
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 30MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sigma SA
Available lenses 250 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $3,299 $198