Pentax K-30 vs Sony A65

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-30 and Sony A65, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-30 was brought out 12 months later than the A65 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-30 grades vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-30 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-30 versus the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and A65 is 63 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and A65.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-30 should have an edge in sensor technology.