Sigma SD14 vs Sony A500

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A500 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD14 was released 3 years prior to the A500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD14 grades vs the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 has 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) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD14 vs the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and A500 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and A500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.