Pentax K-30 vs Sony A560

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A560, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-30 was unveiled 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-30 grades against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 has outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-30 versus the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and A560.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-30 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.