Pentax K-30 vs Sony A58

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A58, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The K-30 was launched 13 months prior to the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the K-30 scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the K-30 versus the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and A58 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and A58.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A58 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged K-30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.