Pentax K-500 vs Sony A380
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-500 versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-500 was introduced 4 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-500 matches up versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Sony A380
| K-500 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Pentax K-500
| A380 | K-500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Sony A380
| K-500 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and A380 is 64 and 68 respectively.
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and A380.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-500 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Pentax K-500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-11-27 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | PRIME M | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| 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 | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 646g (1.42 pounds) | 519g (1.14 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 79 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1087 | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 710 photos | 500 photos |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $899 |