First introduced in September, 2006,
Sigma SD14 is a 5 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(20.7 x 13.8 mm) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor.
Sigma
replaced the older Sigma SD10
with SD14. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sigma SD14 with Sigma SD10
Sigma
replaced SD14 with
Sigma SD15.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sigma SD14 with Sigma SD15
Sigma SD14 comes with a 20.7 x 13.8 mm CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor, which has a diagonal of 24.88 mm (0.97").
- Full Frame
- Sigma SD14
Sensor resolution of Sigma SD14 ~ 2738 x 1825 pixels.
Sigma SD14 has Crop Factor: 1.74
The sensor has a surface area of 285.7 mm².
There are approximate 4,996,850 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Sigma SD14
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sigma SD14 with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Optical Viewfinder |
3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
±3 AE Bracketing Range |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
No Environmental Sealing |
Low Max Native ISO: 800 |
Low Screen Resolution: 150k dots |
Weight: 750g |
No Articulating Screen |
No Full HD Video |
No AF Face Detection |
Low Resolution Sensor: 5 MP |
Small LCD Screen: 2" |
Slow Continuous Shooting: 150 fps |
Sigma SD14 has an Overall Score of 39/100
and ranked #194 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #803
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sigma SD14
Sigma SD14 weighs 750g and has external dimensions
of 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro DSLR cameras is 783g,
Sigma SD14
is 33 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
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Here is the front and top view image of Sigma SD14 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
SD14 |
Dimensions |
SD14 |
|
Sigma SD15
|
750 g
|
750 g
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Sigma SD10
|
950 g
|
750 g
|
152 x 120 x 79 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Sigma SD9
|
950 g
|
750 g
|
152 x 120 x 79 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Nikon D7200
|
765 g
|
750 g
|
136 x 107 x 76 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Pentax 645Z
|
1550 g
|
750 g
|
156 x 117 x 123 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Sigma Quattro H
|
635 g
|
750 g
|
147 x 95 x 91 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Nikon D800
|
900 g
|
750 g
|
146 x 123 x 82 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
|
Canon 70D
|
755 g
|
750 g
|
139 x 104 x 79 mm
|
144 x 107 x 81 mm
|
Specifications of Sigma SD14
General |
Brand |
Sigma
|
Model |
SD14 |
Announced |
September, 2006 |
Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sigma SA Bayonet |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
n/a |
Number of Lenses |
76 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
2" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
150k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
98% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.6 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
0 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
|
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
Unknown |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor Dimensions |
20.7 x 13.8 mm |
Sensor Area |
285.7 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
5 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
2640 x 1760 |
Max Native ISO |
800 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
1600 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
None |
Video Formats |
|
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
0 shots |
Battery Type |
|
Battery Model |
|
Physical |
Weight |
750 g |
Physical Dimensions |
144 x 107 x 81 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|