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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD14 was released 8 years before the NEX-5T and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD14 matches up versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony NEX-5T

 SD14 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma SD14

 NEX-5T SD14 
LaunchedAugust 2013September 2006More recent by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k150kCrisper display (+772k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-5T

 SD14 NEX-5T 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 has outside measurements 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-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD14 versus the NEX-5T.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and NEX-5T is 59 and 89 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (5MP)
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
77
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
9
can't shoot video
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2006-09-26 2013-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 150k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $198 $400