Pentax K-30 vs Sony A550

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A550, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-30 was brought out 2 years after the A550 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-30 scores against the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-30 offers external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K-30 against the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and A550 is 63 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and A550.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-30 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger K-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.