Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched April 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K10D versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K10D was introduced 6 years prior to the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K10D scores against the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
| K10D | SD1 Merrill |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Pentax K10D
| SD1 Merrill | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | December 2006 | More recent by 64 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K10D and Sigma SD1 Merrill
| K10D | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K10D offers outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K10D and the SD1 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.
Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and SD1 Merrill.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer you extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K10D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
| Pentax K10D | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sigma |
| Model | Pentax K10D | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2006-12-15 | 2012-04-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
| Total lenses | 151 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) | 790 gr (1.74 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 522 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $700 | $2,339 |
