Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A450

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was introduced 5 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-3 II grades vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II has outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-3 II vs the A450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and A450 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and A450.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 II to show extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.