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Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Sigma SD9
(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
  • Launched November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-5 II versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was launched 10 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-5 II matches up against the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Sigma SD9

 K-5 II SD9 
LaunchedJune 2013November 2002More recent by 129 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kCrisper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Pentax K-5 II

 SD9 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Sigma SD9

 K-5 II SD9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 II versus Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 II against the SD9.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and SD9 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and SD9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 II to produce more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer K-5 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950g)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
40
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Sigma SD9
 Pentax K-5 IISigma SD9
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax K-5 II Sigma SD9
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-04 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 12800 400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $830 $3,001