Pentax K-70 vs Sony A57

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-70 vs Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-70 was announced 3 years after the A57 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-70 grades vs the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 features external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-70 versus the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and A57 is 62 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and A57.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-70 to render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern K-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.