Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced April 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma SD1
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X-5 was revealed 5 months later than the SD1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X-5 scores versus the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
X-5 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Pentax X-5
SD1 Merrill | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
X-5 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | April 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 features physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the X-5 vs the SD1 Merrill.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and SD1 Merrill is 65 and 57 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and SD1 Merrill.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax X-5 will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lb) | 790g (1.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $2,339 |