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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The SD14 was revealed 8 years earlier than the A7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD14 matches up vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A7

 SD14 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma SD14

 A7 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2006Fresher by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k150kSharper display (+1080k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A7

 SD14 A7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 provides 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) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD14 and the A7.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and A7.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will give more detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (474g)
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
terrible battery (340 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
35
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (474g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A7
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-26 2014-01-22
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 150k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $198 $798