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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Pentax ist DL2 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax ist DL2
(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
Sigma SD10
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Sigma SD10

 ist DL2 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2006March 2004Newer by 23 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k130kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax ist DL2

 SD10 ist DL2 

Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Sigma SD10

 ist DL2 SD10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (565g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
52
lighter than average (565 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
22
lighter than average (565g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
no external mic support
9
no video recording
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax ist DL2 and Sigma SD10
 Pentax ist DL2Sigma SD10
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