Pentax K-30 vs Sony A77 II

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-30 was launched 18 months earlier than the A77 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-30 matches up against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 has external 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 vs the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and A77 II is 63 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and A77 II.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A77 II to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged K-30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.