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Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Pentax ist DS2 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released August 2005
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the ist DS2 (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was revealed 13 months earlier than the SD14 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ist DS2 matches up vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Sigma SD14

 ist DS2 SD14 
Screen resolution210k150kSharper screen (+60k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax ist DS2

 SD14 ist DS2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006August 2005More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Pentax ist DS2 and Sigma SD14

 ist DS2 SD14 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DS2 features outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ist DS2 compared to the SD14.

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ist DS2 and SD14 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and SD14.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax ist DS2 to show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ist DS2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax ist DS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax ist DS2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax ist DS2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging info
Sigma SD14 Vlogging info
22
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
missing mic support
9
no video recording
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Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax ist DS2 and Sigma SD14
 Pentax ist DS2Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax ist DS2 Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-08-22 2006-09-26
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 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $198