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Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D300S
  • Later Model is Nikon D610
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The D600 was launched 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D600 scores against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Sigma SD14

 D600 SD14 
ReleasedNovember 2012September 2006Fresher by 75 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k150kCrisper screen (+771k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D600

 SD14 D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Sigma SD14

 D600 SD14 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D600 features exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D600 compared to the SD14.

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and SD14 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and SD14.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D600 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D600 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
70
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D600 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D600Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D600 Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 850g (1.87 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2980 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $1,900 $198