Pentax K-01 vs Sony A330

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-01 and Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was manufactured 3 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-01 grades against the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-01 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-01 versus the A330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and A330 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A330.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-01 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher K-01 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.