Pentax K-500 vs Sony A230
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K-500 and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe K-500 was introduced 4 years later than the A230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-500 matches up versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Sony A230
| K-500 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Pentax K-500
| A230 | K-500 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Sony A230
| K-500 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-500 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-500 and the A230.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and A230 is 64 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and A230.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K-500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger K-500 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Pentax K-500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax K-500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-11-27 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | PRIME M | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 646 gr (1.42 lb) | 490 gr (1.08 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 79 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 1087 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 710 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $569 |
