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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sigma SD14 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD14 was announced 10 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD14 grades vs the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma Quattro

 SD14 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sigma SD14

 Quattro SD14 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2006More recent by 114 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k150kSharper screen (+1470k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sigma Quattro

 SD14 Quattro 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD14 against the Quattro.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and Quattro is 59 and 63 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and Quattro.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to produce greater detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
81
focusing manually
MP count great (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD14
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
MP count great (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
42
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
55
environment proof
MP count great (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count great (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
22
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sigma SD14 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sigma Quattro
 Sigma SD14Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD14 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-09-26 2016-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sigma SA
Number of lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 150k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $198 $738