Sigma SD14 vs YI M1
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Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD10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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD14 & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the YI M1
SD14 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sigma SD14
M1 | SD14 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 121 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper screen (+890k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD14 and YI M1
SD14 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Sigma SD14 and YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD14 vs YI M1 Specifications
Sigma SD14 | YI M1 | |
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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 |