Sigma SD14 vs Sony a1

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma SD14 versus Sony a1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD14 was unveiled 15 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD14 grades vs the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD14 against the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and a1 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and a1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD14 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.