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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD14 was brought out 7 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD14 grades against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony NEX-6

 SD14 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sigma SD14

 NEX-6 SD14 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2006More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k150kSharper display (+771k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-6

 SD14 NEX-6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 comes with outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD14 vs the NEX-6.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and NEX-6 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to offer you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (5MP)
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
9
no video
32
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony NEX-6
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-26 2013-03-25
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 measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Amount of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 150k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $198 $365