Sigma SD14 vs Sony A380

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD14 was brought out 3 years prior to the A380 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD14 grades against the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD14 and the A380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A380 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and A380.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A380 to resolve more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.