Pentax K-30 vs Sony A700

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-30 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was released 4 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-30 scores vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-30 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-30 vs the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and A700 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and A700.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-30 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer K-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.