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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(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
Sigma SD10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sigma SD10

 K-1 SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2004Newer by 146 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1037k130kClearer display (+907k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K-1

 SD10 K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD10

 K-1 SD10 
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).

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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.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than average (1,010g)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (760 shots)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
53
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (760 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
9
no video
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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD10
 Pentax K-1Sigma SD10
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