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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(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
Sigma SD14
(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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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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).

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The 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 
LaunchedNovember 2010September 2006Fresher by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k150kSharper 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 typeFixed 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).

Examine the Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography features
Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7000
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
66
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7000
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
43
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
29
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7000 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D7000Sigma 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