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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(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
Sony A7c
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A7c

 SD14 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma SD14

 A7c SD14 
RevealedSeptember 2020September 2006More modern by 170 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k150kClearer screen (+772k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A7c

 SD14 A7c 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c size comparison

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

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
88
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (740 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
Sony A7c Travel photography features
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
86
good battery power (740 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging info
Sony A7c Vlogging info
9
can't record video
86
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A7c
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha A7c
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