Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s
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Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The K-500 was revealed 3 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-500 grades versus the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Sigma DP2s
K-500 | DP2s | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Pentax K-500
DP2s | K-500 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Sigma DP2s
K-500 | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-500 versus the DP2s.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and DP2s is 64 and 86 respectively.
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and DP2s.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-500 to give greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Pentax K-500 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax K-500 | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-27 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME M | True II |
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 | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1087 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 710 photographs | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $940 |