Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-3
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Previous Model is Sigma SD10
- Replacement is Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Here is a extended assessment of the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD14 was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD14 matches up vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony NEX-3
| SD14 | NEX-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sigma SD14
| NEX-3 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | September 2006 | Fresher by 45 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 150k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-3
| SD14 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 has external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD14 against the NEX-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and NEX-3 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and NEX-3.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-3 to offer more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Sigma SD14 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma SD14 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2006-09-26 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 76 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 150 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 750 gr (1.65 lb) | 297 gr (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $198 | $0 |