Pentax K-3 III vs Sigma SD14

Below, we are comparing the Pentax K-3 III and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was revealed 14 years after the SD14 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-3 III scores vs the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 Mark III and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 III Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 III has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-3 III and Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 III against the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 III and SD14 is 58 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 III and SD14.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 III to show extra detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-3 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.