Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A230

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was manufactured 6 years after the A230 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-3 II grades vs the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 II provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 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 have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 II against the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and A230 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and A230.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-3 II to offer you more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.