Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9
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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

The K-1 was announced 13 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-1 matches up against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sigma SD9
K-1 | SD9 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 162 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+907k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Pentax K-1
SD9 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD9
K-1 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 comes with physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements 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 vs Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 and the SD9.

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

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and SD9.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sigma |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-02-17 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | - |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
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 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010 gr (2.23 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
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 score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch price | $1,499 | $3,001 |