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Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was released 10 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-S1 matches up versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Sigma SD10

 K-S1 SD10 
AnnouncedAugust 2014March 2004More recent by 128 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K-S1

 SD10 K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Sigma SD10

 K-S1 SD10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S1 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-S1 vs the SD10.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and SD10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and SD10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-S1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer K-S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-S1
Street photography with Sigma SD10
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (558g)
very good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery power (410 shots)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average (558 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (558 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Sigma SD10
 Pentax K-S1Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax K-S1 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-08-27 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 51200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 921k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 558 grams (1.23 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $339 $198