Pentax 645D vs Sony A230

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax 645D and Sony A230, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and A230 (10MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and A230 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was unveiled 10 months later than the A230 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 645D grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645D Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645D features external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 645D versus the A230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and A230 is 50 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and A230.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 645D with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax 645D will produce greater detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 645D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.