Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sigma SD14
5D MIV | SD14 | |||
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Launched | August 2016 | September 2006 | Fresher by 121 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 150k | Sharper screen (+1470k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 5D MIV
SD14 | 5D MIV |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD14
5D MIV | SD14 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon 5D MIV versus Sigma SD14 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and SD14 is 55 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |