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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A6100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD14 was announced 14 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD14 scores versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A6100

 SD14 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma SD14

 A6100 SD14 
AnnouncedAugust 2019September 2006More recent by 157 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k150kClearer screen (+772k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A6100

 SD14 A6100 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 features outside 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD14 against the A6100.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A6100 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and A6100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A6100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD14 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect AF
75
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony A6100 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
86
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with Sony A6100
9
lack of video recording
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A6100
 Sigma SD14Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-26 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 150 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 grams (1.65 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $198 $748