Pentax K100D vs Sony A350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K100D and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K100D was introduced 18 months prior to the A350 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the K100D grades against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K100D has physical measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K100D and Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K100D versus the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and A350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and A350.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A350 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.