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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD14 was announced 10 years before the A68 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD14 matches up versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A68

 SD14 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma SD14

 A68 SD14 
AnnouncedNovember 2015September 2006Newer by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k150kCrisper screen (+311k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A68

 SD14 A68 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD14 and the A68.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A68 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and A68.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A68 to result in greater detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
Portrait photography with Sony A68
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD14
Travel photography with Sony A68
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (510 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A68
 Sigma SD14Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD14 Sony SLT-A68
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-09-26 2015-11-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 150k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $198 $581