Pentax K-30 vs Sony A450

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-30 and Sony A450, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was revealed 2 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-30 matches up vs the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 compared to the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and A450 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and A450.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-30 provides an edge in sensor tech.