Pentax K-1 vs Sony A450

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-1 and Sony A450, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A450 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was brought out 6 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-1 matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 features external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 and Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-1 versus the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and A450 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and A450.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.