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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14

Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(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
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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sigma SD14

 D800E SD14 
AnnouncedJune 2012September 2006More recent by 70 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k150kClearer screen (+771k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D800E

 SD14 D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD14

 D800E SD14 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800E and SD14 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography information
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D800E
Street photography with Sigma SD14
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography information
Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
66
environment proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D800E
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
30
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D800ESigma SD14
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