Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD14
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Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Successor is Sigma SD15
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe X90 was manufactured 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X90 matches up versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sigma SD14
| X90 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | September 2006 | Newer by 46 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 150k | Sharper display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax X90
| SD14 | X90 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sigma SD14
| X90 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 versus the SD14.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and SD14 is 69 and 59 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and SD14.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X90 will offer greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern X90 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sigma SD14 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sigma |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Sigma SD14 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2006-09-26 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 150 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| 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 ID | D-L106 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $198 |