Pentax K-30 vs Sony A350

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-30 was launched 4 years after the A350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-30 grades versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 has outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-30 compared to the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and A350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and A350.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-30 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent K-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.