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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma SD14 versus Sigma fp, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and fp (25MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SD14 was released 13 years prior to the fp which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD14 grades vs the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma fp

 SD14 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma SD14

 fp SD14 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2006Newer by 155 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k150kCrisper display (+1950k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sigma fp

 SD14 fp 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 has got physical measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 versus Sigma fp in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD14 and the fp.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and fp is 59 and 84 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and fp.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5MP)
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD14
Travel photography with Sigma fp
42
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
78
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
37
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sigma fp
 Sigma SD14Sigma fp
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma SD14 Sigma fp
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-26 2019-07-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
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 - 49
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Leica L
Amount of lenses 76 30
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 150k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 grams (1.65 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $198 $2,050