Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10
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Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced April 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Replaced the Sigma SD9
- Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Sigma SD10
K-3 | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | March 2004 | More recent by 123 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 130k | Crisper display (+907k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K-3
SD10 | K-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Sigma SD10
K-3 | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Pentax K-3 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax K-3 | Sigma SD10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-04-10 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 27 | - |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 950 grams (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 560 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $639 | $198 |