Pentax K-1 vs Sony A230

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A230, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A230 (10MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was announced 6 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-1 matches up against the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 has got outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 versus the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and A230 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and A230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will produce greater detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer K-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.