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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D200
  • Updated by Nikon D300S
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D300 and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D300 was launched 18 months later than the SD14 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D300 scores against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Sigma SD14

 D300 SD14 
LaunchedMarch 2008September 2006More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k150kSharper display (+772k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D300

 SD14 D300 

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Sigma SD14

 D300 SD14 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 features outer measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D300 against the SD14.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and SD14 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and SD14.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger D300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
great battery pack (1,000 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
continuous shooting 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

Nikon D300 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D300
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (1,000 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D300Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D300 Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-12 2006-09-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 925 gr (2.04 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 679 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,100 $198