Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released September 2006
- Replaced the Sigma SD10
- Successor is Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Released January 2010
Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Sigma SD14 and Sony A450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD14 was announced 4 years before the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD14 grades against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A450
SD14 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma SD14
A450 | SD14 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | September 2006 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 150k | Sharper screen (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A450
SD14 | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 comes with outer 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Sigma SD14 and Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD14 and the A450.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A450 is 59 and 65 respectively.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and A450.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A450 to resolve extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sigma SD14 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD14 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2006-09-26 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 76 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 150k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 pounds) | 560g (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $198 | $1,241 |