Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A330

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony A330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was unveiled 6 years after the A330 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-3 II grades versus the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 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).

Take a look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-3 II against the A330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and A330 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and A330.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 II to give greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.