Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a extensive review of the Pentax K-1 II versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was launched 5 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-1 II matches up versus the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II has exterior measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-1 II vs the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and SD1 Merrill is 55 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.