Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp L

Here is a extended comparison of the Sigma SD14 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was manufactured 15 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD14 grades versus the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 provides physical measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD14 vs the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and fp L is 59 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and fp L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD14 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail due to its extra 56MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.