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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A77 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD14 was brought out 6 years prior to the A77 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD14 matches up versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A77

 SD14 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sigma SD14

 A77 SD14 
ReleasedOctober 2011September 2006Fresher by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k150kCrisper display (+771k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A77

 SD14 A77 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 has outside 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 A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD14 against the A77.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to result in extra detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD14 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 Portrait photography advice
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
78
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography information
Sony A77 Street photography information
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
Sony A77 Sports photography highlights
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
Sony A77 Travel photography advice
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
63
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery power (470 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
Sony A77 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A77
 Sigma SD14Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony SLT-A77
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-26 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 150 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 grams (1.65 pounds) 732 grams (1.61 pounds)
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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $198 $900