Pentax K-x vs Sony A33
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Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-x vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-x was introduced 8 months earlier than the A33 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-x grades versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Sony A33
K-x | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Pentax K-x
A33 | K-x | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | December 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-x and Sony A33
K-x | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-x vs the A33.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and A33.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A33 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-x vs Sony A33 Specifications
Pentax K-x | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-x | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-12-23 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 16.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 811 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1900 photos | 340 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $230 |