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Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony a3500

 SD14 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma SD14

 a3500 SD14 
AnnouncedMarch 2014September 2006Newer by 91 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k150kClearer screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony a3500

 SD14 a3500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography features
Sony a3500 Street photography features
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD14
Sports photography with Sony a3500
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
26
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony a3500
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-26 2014-03-21
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
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 area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $198 $398