Sigma SD14 vs Sony a5100

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony a5100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD14 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD14 grades versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD14 provides external measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD14 vs the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and a5100 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and a5100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to provide greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.