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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K20D
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K10D was revealed 4 years prior to the SD15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K10D grades versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Sigma SD15

 K10D SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Pentax K10D

 SD15 K10D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010December 2006More modern by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Sigma SD15

 K10D SD15 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K10D offers physical 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) while the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K10D versus the SD15.

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and SD15.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K10D to provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged K10D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography info
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography info
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Sports photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Pentax K10D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Sigma SD15
 Pentax K10DSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax K10D Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-12-15 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $700 $1,500