| Attribute |
Pentax K10D × | 
Sigma SD14 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Pentax K10D | Sigma SD14 |
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Manufacturer url | https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/ | https://www.sigmaphoto.com/ |
| Model number | K10D | SD14 |
| Camera format | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Release year (year) | 2006 | 2007 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 142 | 144 |
| Width (mm) | 70 | 81 |
| Height (mm) | 101 | 107 |
| Weight (g) | 790 | 700 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Predecessor | Pentax *ist D | - |
| Successor | Pentax K20D | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | - | Foveon X3 |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 10.2 | 4.6 |
| Sensor format | APS-C | 0.98 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 368.16 | 285.66 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 23.6 | 20.7 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 15.6 | 13.8 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 6.1 | 7.84 |
| Focal Length Multiplier (x) | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | Full Color |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed | Not needed |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 66 | - |
| Dxo color depth score (bit) | 22.7 | - |
| Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 11.6 | - |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 522 | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
- 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
- 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
| - 1296 x 864(1.1 mp 3:2)
- 1776 x 1184(2.1 mp 3:2)
- 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
- 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - .dng)
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw (.pef
| - jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw (.x3f)
|
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 3.1 | 3 |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | - | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - | - |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens mount | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Sigma SA bayonet |
| Lens | Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA | - |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 27.00 - 83.00 | - |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 18.00 - 55.00 | - |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | - |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.18 - 0.29 | - |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 25 | - |
| Filter thread (mm) | 52 | - |
| Thread type | - | Varies with lens |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | - | - |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | 5-point phase-difference detection |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | + | + |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD(playback only) | Optical / LCD(playback only) |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 210,000 | 150,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 20 | - |
| Top deck display | + | + |
| Exposure | | |
| Maximum iso (native) | 1,600 | 800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE | 100, 200, 400, 800,1600* (Extended mode) |
| Auto iso mode | + | - |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- manual
- shade
- tungsten
| - auto
- custom
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- overcast
- shade
- sunlight
|
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/4000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | + | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 8 segment evaluative, Center, Center weighted average |
| Program auto exposure | - | + |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | + |
| Self timer (s) | | |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto + red-eye reduction
- flash-off
- flash-on
- flash-on + red-eye reduction
| |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 11 | 11 |
| Flash range description | Depends on lens | - |
| Max flash sync (s) | 1/180 | 1/180 |
| Flash exposure compensation | - | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | | |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | + | + |
| Uncompressed format | | |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | - firewire
- usb 2.0 full (low) speed
|
| Pictbridge compliant | - | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | - |
| Remote control | + | + |
| Remote control type | | - cr-21 wired
- rs-31 wireless
|
| Connections (extended) | | |
| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.39 | - |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 0.62 | - |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 12 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | + | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 3.1 | 3 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | - | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.25 | - |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.18 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.28 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.11 | - |
| Startup time (s) | 0.4 | - |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 3.8 | - |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 480 | - |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary D-LI50 | Proprietary BP-21 |
| Usable battery types | | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Software | | |
| Included software | | |
| Os compatibility | - macos 10.2 or later
- windows 2000/xp
| |
| Miscellaneous | | |
| Notes and features | Image stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only | - |