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Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61
Pentax K-30 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Replacement is Pentax K-50
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was manufactured 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-30 matches up against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Sigma SD14

 K-30 SD14 
AnnouncedOctober 2012September 2006More recent by 75 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k150kClearer screen (+771k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax K-30

 SD14 K-30 

Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Sigma SD14

 K-30 SD14 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the K-30 versus the SD14.

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and SD14 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-30 to show greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-30 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-30 Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 shots)
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-30
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-30 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
9
no video
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Pentax K-30 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-30 and Sigma SD14
 Pentax K-30Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax K-30 Sigma SD14
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-10-29 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Prime M -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1129 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $525 $198