Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Succeeded the Sigma SD10
- Newer Model is Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma SD14 and Sony A7c, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A7c (24MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

The SD14 was launched 15 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD14 grades vs the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A7c
SD14 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma SD14
A7c | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 170 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 150k | Clearer screen (+772k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A7c
SD14 | A7c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 enjoys exterior measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Sigma SD14 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD14 vs the A7c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A7c is 59 and 78 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and A7c.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD14 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Sigma SD14 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD14 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2006-09-26 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Available lenses | 76 | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 150k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 740 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $198 | $1,800 |