Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A100

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony A100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-3 II was released 8 years after the A100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-3 II matches up against the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II has got external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony A100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-3 II compared to the A100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and A100 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and A100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 II to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.