Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon D7000
- Later Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon D7100 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D7100 was launched 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D7100 scores vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7100 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sigma SD14
D7100 | SD14 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | September 2006 | More recent by 81 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 150k | Sharper screen (+1079k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D7100
SD14 | D7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD14
D7100 | SD14 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Nikon D7100 versus Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D7100 versus the SD14.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and SD14.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D7100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer D7100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Nikon D7100 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon D7100 | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-25 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | - |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1256 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail price | $800 | $198 |