Sigma SD14 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a complete review of the Sigma SD14 and Sony A9 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SD14 was brought out 14 years before the A9 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD14 grades vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD14 and Sony A9 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD14 against the A9 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and A9 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and A9 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD14 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 II will give more detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.