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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax K10D versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K10D was released 2 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K10D matches up vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Sigma SD10

 K10D SD10 
RevealedDecember 2006March 2004Fresher by 34 months
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k130kClearer screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K10D

 SD10 K10D 

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Sigma SD10

 K10D SD10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K10D and the SD10.

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K10D and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K10D and SD10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K10D to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K10D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K10D
Street photography with Sigma SD10
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Sigma SD10
 Pentax K10DSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax K10D Sigma SD10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-12-15 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $700 $198