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Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K20D was unveiled 5 years after the SD9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K20D scores vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sigma SD9

 K20D SD9 
AnnouncedJune 2008November 2002Newer by 68 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Pentax K20D

 SD9 K20D 

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sigma SD9

 K20D SD9 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K20D has outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K20D vs the SD9.

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and SD9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K20D to offer you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern K20D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
72
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K20D
Street photography with Sigma SD9
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
29
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K20D vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Sigma SD9
 Pentax K20DSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax K20D Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-06-25 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4672 x 3104 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 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 Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $3,001