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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD14 was introduced 8 years before the A77 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD14 scores versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sony A77 II

 SD14 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sigma SD14

 A77 II SD14 
IntroducedMay 2014September 2006Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k150kCrisper display (+1079k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and Sony A77 II

 SD14 A77 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD14 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD14 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD14 and the A77 II.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD14 and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD14 and A77 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to show more detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (5 megapixels)
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD14
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
Sony A77 II Vlogging information
9
no video
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Sigma SD14 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and Sony A77 II
 Sigma SD14Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD14 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-26 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 150k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750g (1.65 pounds) 647g (1.43 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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I or II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $198 $1,198