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Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was introduced 14 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-1 II matches up versus the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sigma SD10

 K-1 II SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018March 2004Fresher by 170 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1037k130kSharper screen (+907k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SD10 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sigma SD10

 K-1 II SD10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II compared to the SD10.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and SD10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 II will produce extra detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather proofing
megapixel count great (36MP)
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Sigma SD10
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISigma SD10
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-22 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 819200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 33 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF4 Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,737 $198