Sigma SD14 vs Sony A300

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD14 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD14 matches up vs the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 features exterior 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) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD14 compared to the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A300 is 59 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and A300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A300 to give you more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind in sensor technology.