Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sigma SD9

The following is a complete review of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was launched 10 years after the SD9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-5 IIs scores vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and SD9 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and SD9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-5 IIs to provide more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.