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Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Pentax KP front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax KP and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The KP was introduced 10 years after the SD14 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the KP grades versus the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Sigma SD14

 KP SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2006Newer by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k150kClearer screen (+771k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax KP

 SD14 KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Sigma SD14

 KP SD14 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax KP has outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the KP against the SD14.

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and SD14 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and SD14.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax KP to give more detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher KP should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery life (390 shots)
no phase detect AF
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KP Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
62
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (390 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KP Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery life (390 shots)
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Pentax KP vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Sigma SD14
 Pentax KPSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax KP Sigma SD14
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-01-26 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV -
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 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 819200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 27 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/24000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 703 grams (1.55 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $747 $198