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Pentax K-x vs Sony A330

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-x versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-x was launched 8 months after the A330 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-x matches up against the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Sony A330

 K-x A330 
LaunchedDecember 2009May 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax K-x

 A330 K-x 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Sony A330

 K-x A330 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-x has got outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-x compared to the A330.

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and A330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-x to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-x should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x Travel photography highlights
Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging info
Sony A330 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K-x vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Sony A330
 Pentax K-xSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-x Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-12-23 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 16.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.5
DXO Low light rating 811 535
Other
Battery life 1900 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $545