Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Earlier Model is Nikon D90
- New Model is Nikon D7100
(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
- Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D7000 was unveiled 4 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D7000 scores vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sigma SD14
| D7000 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2010 |  | September 2006 | Fresher by 51 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 150k | Sharper screen (+771k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D7000
| SD14 | D7000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD14
| D7000 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 has outer measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing 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 change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D7000 vs the SD14.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and SD14.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D7000 to offer more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer D7000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
| Nikon D7000 | Sigma SD14 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon D7000 | Sigma SD14 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-11-30 | 2006-09-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Available lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 150k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 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 | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 780 gr (1.72 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1167 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1050 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,049 | $198 |