Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD10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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma SD15
SD14 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma SD14
SD15 | SD14 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | September 2006 | More modern by 41 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 150k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sigma SD15
SD14 | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Sigma SD14 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |