Pentax K-01 vs Sigma SD1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      BrandPentaxSigma
      ModelK-01SD1
      Successor ModelSigma SD1 Merrill
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm24 x 16 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel46 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      ProcessorDual TRUE II
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644800 x 3200
      Other Resolutions4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points8111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points02
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Sigma SA
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      DxO Low Light ISO1135
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.9
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Battery PackD-LI90
      Battery Life540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
      Other Pentax K-01 Sigma SD1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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