Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was unveiled 5 years after the SD15 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-3 II scores against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 II comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 II versus the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and SD15.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-3 II to give extra detail having an extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-3 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.