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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Df (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Df was announced 7 years after the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Df grades versus the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sigma SD14

 Df SD14 
ReleasedDecember 2013September 2006Newer by 89 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k150kClearer screen (+771k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon Df

 SD14 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sigma SD14

 Df SD14 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Df features outside measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Df compared to the SD14.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Df and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and SD14.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Df using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Df will provide greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Df should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography info
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Df
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,400 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery life (1,400 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Df
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (1,400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sigma SD14
 Nikon DfSigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Df Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-12-20 2006-09-26
Body design 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 36 x 23.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3280 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,747 $198