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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was revealed 9 years after the SD14 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-1 grades versus the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sigma SD14

 K-1 SD14 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2006Newer by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k150kCrisper screen (+887k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax K-1

 SD14 K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD14

 K-1 SD14 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 compared to the SD14.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and SD14 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher K-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography features
Sigma SD14 Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
not so great battery life (760 shots)
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather proof
MP count high (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (760 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD14
 Pentax K-1Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax K-1 Sigma SD14
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-17 2006-09-26
Body design 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 area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 204800 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 33 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010g (2.23 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $1,499 $198