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Pentax K100D vs Sony A230

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax K100D and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K100D was announced 3 years earlier than the A230 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K100D grades versus the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Sony A230

 K100D A230 

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Pentax K100D

 A230 K100D 
RevealedMay 2009December 2006Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Sony A230

 K100D A230 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K100D versus the A230.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and A230 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and A230.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A230 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
Sony A230 Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K100D
Street photography with Sony A230
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (660g)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D Sports photography details
Sony A230 Sports photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K100D
Travel photography with Sony A230
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660g)
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A230 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging information
Sony A230 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Pentax K100D vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Sony A230
 Pentax K100DSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-12-03 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 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 - 230 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $569