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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The D810A was introduced 8 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D810A grades vs the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma SD14

 D810A SD14 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2006Newer by 102 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k150kSharper display (+1079k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D810A

 SD14 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD14

 D810A SD14 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the D810A and the SD14.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and SD14 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D810A and SD14.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D810A having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D810A will provide you with greater detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer D810A provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810A
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
MP count great (36MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D810A
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
30
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D810ASigma SD14
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D810A Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
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 speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880g (1.94 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $3,800 $198