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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon T7i versus Sigma SD14, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 10 years after the SD14 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the T7i matches up versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sigma SD14

 T7i SD14 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017September 2006More modern by 127 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k150kCrisper display (+890k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon T7i

 SD14 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sigma SD14

 T7i SD14 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i features outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the T7i compared to the SD14.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and SD14 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and SD14.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to resolve extra detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger T7i will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Sigma SD14
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
80
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
42
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sigma SD14
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSigma SD14
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sigma SD14
Alternate name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $749 $198