Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A700

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-3 II and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and A700 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was manufactured 7 years after the A700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-3 II matches up vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in 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") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-3 II and the A700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and A700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-3 II to render greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.