Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330
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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Announced June 2007
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D
- Later Model is Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced May 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A300
Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330 Overview
Lets look closer at the Pentax K100D S versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K100D S was revealed 23 months prior to the A330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K100D S scores against the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Sony A330
K100D S | A330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax K100D S
A330 | K100D S | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | June 2007 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Sony A330
K100D S | A330 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D S has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K100D S versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K100D S compared to the A330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and A330 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D S and A330.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A330 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A330 Specifications
Pentax K100D Super | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K100D Super | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2007-06-28 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646g (1.42 pounds) | 529g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $520 | $545 |