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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma SD14 and Sony A35, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD14 was brought out 6 years before the A35 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD14 scores vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A35

 SD14 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sigma SD14

 A35 SD14 
LaunchedSeptember 2011September 2006Newer by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k150kCrisper display (+771k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A35

 SD14 A35 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD14 features physical dimensions 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD14 compared to the A35.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A35 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and A35.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A35 to render greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD14
Street photography with Sony A35
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (440 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A35
 Sigma SD14Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony SLT-A35
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-09-26 2011-09-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $198 $598