Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X-5 was revealed 2 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X-5 grades vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma SD15
X-5 | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Pentax X-5
SD15 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD15
X-5 | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 versus the SD15.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and SD15 is 65 and 59 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and SD15.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax X-5 will result in extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern X-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sigma |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sigma SD15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 330 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $1,500 |