Pentax K-500 vs Sony A450

The following is a complete review of the Pentax K-500 vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-500 was manufactured 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-500 scores against the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-500 and the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and A450 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-500 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher K-500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.