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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

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
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Sigma. The resolution of the SD14 (5MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD14 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SD15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD14 scores versus the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma SD15

 SD14 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma SD14

 SD15 SD14 
LaunchedFebruary 2010September 2006More modern by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sigma SD15

 SD14 SD15 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD14 vs the SD15.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and SD15.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD14
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sigma SD15
 Sigma SD14Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma SD14 Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-26 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sigma SA
Number of lenses 76 76
Crop factor 1.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $198 $1,500