Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ist DL2 was introduced 23 months after the SD10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ist DL2 grades against the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DL2 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Sigma SD10
ist DL2 | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2006 | March 2004 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display size | 2.5" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 210k | 130k | Clearer display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax ist DL2
SD10 | ist DL2 |
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Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Sigma SD10
ist DL2 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DL2 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ist DL2 vs the SD10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and SD10 is 69 and 54 respectively.
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DL2 and SD10.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax ist DL2 to give you more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ist DL2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Pentax ist DL2 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax ist DL2 | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2006-01-27 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 151 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | - | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | - | $198 |