Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A230

In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A230, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and A230 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 4 years after the A230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-5 IIs grades against the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and A230 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and A230.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.