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Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Old Model is Canon 6D
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 6D MII versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 6D MII was released 10 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6D MII grades versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sigma SD14

 6D MII SD14 
LaunchedJune 2017September 2006More modern by 131 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k150kSharper screen (+890k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon 6D MII

 SD14 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sigma SD14

 6D MII SD14 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII provides external dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D MII versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 6D MII versus the SD14.

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and SD14.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will show extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger 6D MII should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Sigma SD14
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (40,000)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D MII
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
87
image stabilization
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
has phase detect AF
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
78
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Canon 6D MII vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISigma SD14
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sigma SD14
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2006-09-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 40000 800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,799 $198