Pentax K-30 vs Sony A37

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-30 versus Sony A37, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-30 was launched 6 months after the A37 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-30 grades versus the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 comes with physical 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 A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-30 versus Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 compared to the A37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and A37 is 63 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and A37.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.