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Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D810
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D850 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D850 was introduced 11 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D850 grades against the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sigma SD14

 D850 SD14 
RevealedAugust 2017September 2006Newer by 133 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k150kSharper display (+2209k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D850

 SD14 D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sigma SD14

 D850 SD14 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Nikon D850 versus Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D850 against the SD14.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and SD14 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and SD14.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D850 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D850 will render extra detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger D850 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,015g)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (1,840 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery (1,840 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (1,840 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
42
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
29
touch screen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
9
no video
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Nikon D850 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D850Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D850 Sigma SD14
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-08-24 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 153 -
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,359k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $2,997 $198