Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9
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65 Features
85 Overall
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54 Imaging
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Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-3 was introduced 11 years after the SD9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-3 scores versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Sigma SD9
| K-3 | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | November 2002 | More modern by 139 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 130k | Sharper display (+907k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Pentax K-3
| SD9 | K-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Sigma SD9
| K-3 | SD9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-3 vs the SD9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and SD9.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 to offer you extra detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent K-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-3 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
| Pentax K-3 | Sigma SD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Model type | Pentax K-3 | Sigma SD9 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-04-10 | 2002-11-26 |
| 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 area | 366.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 27 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 151 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 1.8 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 130k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
| 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Storage slots | Two | Single |
| Launch pricing | $639 | $3,001 |