Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD9

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was released 15 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-1 II scores versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II provides external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 II versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-1 II vs the SD9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and SD9.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer K-1 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.