Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 was released 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-3 matches up against the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 has got physical 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 SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 vs the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.