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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma SD14 and Sony A350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A350 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD14 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the A350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD14 scores versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A350

 SD14 A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sigma SD14

 A350 SD14 
AnnouncedJune 2008September 2006More recent by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A350

 SD14 A350 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD14 compared to the A350.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A350 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A350 to render greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony A350
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
Sony A350 Sports photography advice
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A350
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-09-26 2008-06-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 674g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $198 $600