Pentax K100D vs Sony A560

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K100D and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K100D was manufactured 4 years before the A560 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K100D matches up against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D has got external measurements 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 A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K100D and Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K100D compared to the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and A560 is 64 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and A560.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A560 to give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.