Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D2Hs and Sigma SD14

Comparison of Nikon D2Hs and Sigma SD14 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D2Hs ×
Sigma SD14 ×
General
ModelNikon D2HsSigma SD14
BrandNikonSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberD2HsSD14
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20052007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)158144
Width (mm)8681
Height (mm)150107
Weight (g)1,070700
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D2H-
SuccessorNikon D3S-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeJFETCMOS
Sensor manufacturerNikonFoveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)4.14.6
Sensor formatAPS-C0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)361.15285.66
Sensor width (mm)23.320.7
Sensor height (mm)15.513.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)9.467.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter type-Full Color
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1840 x 1224(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 1296 x 864(1.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1776 x 1184(2.1 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (ra
  • uncompressed tiff-rgb
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.x3f)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FSigma SA bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Thread type-Varies with lens
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-area TTL phase detection (Multi-CAM 2000)5-point phase-difference detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLRSLR type, eye-level pentaprism
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)232,000150,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,600800
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settings200-1600, Hi-1 (3200) and Hi-2 (6400)100, 200, 400, 800,1600* (Extended mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • 5 presets and kelvin (31 steps)
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1005 pixel RGB Color Matrix metering sensor: 3D Color Matrix II, Center-Weighted, 2% Spot8 segment evaluative, Center, Center weighted average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • s-ttl
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-11
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO 518 hot shoe, ISO 519 sync terminalHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • nef (ra
  • uncompressed tiff-rgb
  • raw (.x3f)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • nikon 10-pin cable
  • wired
  • cr-21 wired
  • rs-31 wireless
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • wifi available via optional wt-2/2a wireless transmitter
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Power
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL4Proprietary BP-21
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL4 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject software cd
  • sigma photo pro 3.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows xp
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEV adjust step size can be 1/2, 1/2, or 1.0 EV-



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