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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A560 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD14 was introduced 4 years prior to the A560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD14 scores versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A560

 SD14 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sigma SD14

 A560 SD14 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2006More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k150kSharper display (+772k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A560

 SD14 A560 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD14 versus the A560.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and A560 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and A560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A560 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
Sony A560 Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography information
Sony A560 Street photography information
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
Sony A560 Sports photography info
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony A560 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
Sony A560 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with Sony A560
9
no video recording
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A560
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-26 2010-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 150 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail price $198 $650