Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D700
(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
- Announced September 2006
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D800E versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe D800E was unveiled 5 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D800E grades vs the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D800E & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Nikon D800E Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sigma SD14
D800E | SD14 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | September 2006 | More recent by 70 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 150k | Clearer screen (+771k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D800E
SD14 | D800E |
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Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD14
D800E | SD14 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D800E versus Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D800E compared to the SD14.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800E and SD14 is 54 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and SD14.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800E having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D800E will offer more detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D800E is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Nikon D800E | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D800E | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-06-11 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | - |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900g (1.98 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2979 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,389 | $198 |