Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10
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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Replacement is Sigma SD14

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The K-1 was unveiled 12 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-1 matches up against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sigma SD10
K-1 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 146 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+907k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K-1
SD10 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD10
K-1 | SD10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-1 vs the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and SD10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-02-17 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 33 | - |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 151 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
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 | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail cost | $1,499 | $198 |