Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma SD14 and Sony a3500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD14 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD14 scores vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD14 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD14 and Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD14 vs the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and a3500 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and a3500.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony a3500 to produce greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.