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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A7 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SD14 was introduced 9 years earlier than the A7 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD14 grades vs the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A7 II

 SD14 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma SD14

 A7 II SD14 
RevealedNovember 2014September 2006Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k150kSharper screen (+1080k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A7 II

 SD14 A7 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 offers external 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 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD14 versus the A7 II.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and A7 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD14 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will give extra detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography details
Sony A7 II Street photography details
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
Sony A7 II Sports photography info
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
Sony A7 II Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A7 II
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-26 2014-11-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 150 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $198 $1,456