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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A3000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD14 was released 8 years before the A3000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD14 grades vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A3000

 SD14 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma SD14

 A3000 SD14 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2006More modern by 84 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k150kSharper screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A3000

 SD14 A3000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 offers external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD14 compared to the A3000.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A3000 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and A3000.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A3000 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD14
Sports photography with Sony A3000
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (411 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
Sony A3000 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
26
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
more heavy than average (411g)
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A3000
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-26 2013-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $198 $398