Pentax K-3 II vs Sigma SD9

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-3 II and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was announced 12 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-3 II scores versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II has got external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II compared to the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and SD9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 II to give more detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer K-3 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.