Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD10

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-3 II and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was launched 11 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-3 II scores versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 II and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-3 II and Sigma SD10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-3 II vs the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 II to give greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger K-3 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.