Sigma SD14 vs Sony A33

Its time to look closer at the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A33, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD14 was released 4 years earlier than the A33 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD14 scores against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD14 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD14 against the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A33 is 59 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and A33.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A33 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind in sensor innovation.