Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
- Renewed by Sigma SD15
Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-3 II was released 8 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-3 II matches up against the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sigma SD14
K-3 II | SD14 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | September 2006 | More recent by 105 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 150k | Crisper screen (+887k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax K-3 II
SD14 | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sigma SD14
K-3 II | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 II and the SD14.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and SD14.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax K-3 II to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax K-3 II | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-04-23 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 27 | - |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.3 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 (available with dedicated external flash) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1106 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $829 | $198 |