Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD1

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-30 versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-30 was released 2 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-30 grades versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K-30 versus the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and SD1 is 63 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.