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Pentax K100D vs Sony A450

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 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
  • Launched December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax K100D versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and A450 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K100D was brought out 4 years earlier than the A450 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the K100D scores vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Sony A450

 K100D A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax K100D

 A450 K100D 
ReleasedJanuary 2010December 2006More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Sony A450

 K100D A450 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D offers outside 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) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K100D against the A450.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and A450 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and A450.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A450 to result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
Sony A450 Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (660g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D Sports photography info
Sony A450 Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6MP)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (660g)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K100D vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Sony A450
 Pentax K100DSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-12-03 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $1,241