Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.