Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sigma SD14
Df | SD14 | |||
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Released | December 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 89 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 150k | Clearer screen (+771k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon Df
SD14 | Df |
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Common features in the Nikon Df and Sigma SD14
Df | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Df and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Df vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Nikon Df | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |