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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A450

 SD14 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma SD14

 A450 SD14 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2006More recent by 39 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kSharper screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A450

 SD14 A450 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A450 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
Sony A450 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A450
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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