Pentax K-70 vs Sony A230
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
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Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-70 and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K-70 was launched 7 years after the A230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-70 scores against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony A230
| K-70 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2016 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 86 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Pentax K-70
| A230 | K-70 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony A230
| K-70 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 has got external dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-70 and the A230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and A230 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and A230.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent K-70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Pentax K-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2016-06-08 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | PRIME MII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 688g (1.52 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | 230 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $649 | $569 |