Pentax K-01 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K-01 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-01 was launched 2 months after the SD1 Merrill and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-01 grades versus the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-01 and the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and SD1 Merrill is 76 and 57 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-01 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.