Pentax K-1 vs Sony A330

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-1 and Sony A330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A330 (10MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 was released 6 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly large gap 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 A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 scores against the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 and Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 against the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and A330 is 55 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and A330.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.