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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A58 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD14 was launched 8 years prior to the A58 which is quite a big gap as far as 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 A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD14 scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A58

 SD14 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma SD14

 A58 SD14 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2006Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k150kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A58

 SD14 A58 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 has external measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD14 vs the A58.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A58 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD14 and A58.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A58 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD14
Street photography with Sony A58
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (690 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD14
Travel photography with Sony A58
42
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
good battery (690 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
Sony A58 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
Sony A58 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A58
 Sigma SD14Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony SLT-A58
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-26 2013-11-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 800 16000
Max boosted ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $198 $645