Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look more closely at the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-5N, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD14 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NEX-5N and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD14 grades vs the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 features physical 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) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD14 versus the NEX-5N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and NEX-5N is 59 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony NEX-5N to give you more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.