Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7S

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A7S, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SD14 was revealed 8 years before the A7S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD14 scores vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD14 versus the A7S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and A7S.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD14 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7S will show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.