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Sigma SD14 vs YI M1

Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma SD14 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD14 and YI M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and YI. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SD14 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SD14 was launched 11 years prior to the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD14 matches up vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the YI M1

 SD14 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sigma SD14

 M1 SD14 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2006Newer by 121 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k150kCrisper screen (+890k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD14 and YI M1

 SD14 M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD14 enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD14 compared to the M1.

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD14 and M1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD14 and M1.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD14 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the YI M1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD14 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
75
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
54
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD14
Vlogging with YI M1
9
lack of video recording
33
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD14 and YI M1
 Sigma SD14YI M1
General Information
Make Sigma YI
Model Sigma SD14 YI M1
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-26 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 76 107
Crop factor 1.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 150 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 grams (1.65 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $198 $320