Pentax K-01 vs Sony A300

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-01 was revealed 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-01 grades versus the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K-01 and the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and A300 is 76 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and A300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-01 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.