Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD9

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was manufactured 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X-5 scores vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got external 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 SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 against the SD9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and SD9 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and SD9.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax X-5 will offer more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.