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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
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
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was launched 5 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-5 matches up against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma SD14

 X-5 SD14 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2006More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax X-5

 SD14 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD14

 X-5 SD14 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 against the SD14.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and SD14 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and SD14.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X-5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X-5
Street photography with Sigma SD14
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
53
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (595g)
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD14
 Pentax X-5Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax X-5 Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-08-22 2006-09-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
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