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Pentax K100D vs Sony A33

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax K100D versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K100D was announced 4 years earlier than the A33 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K100D grades vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Sony A33

 K100D A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Pentax K100D

 A33 K100D 
LaunchedAugust 2010December 2006More recent by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Sony A33

 K100D A33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K100D versus the A33.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and A33 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D and A33.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A33 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older K100D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
Sony A33 Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than others (660 grams)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
Sony A33 Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (660g)
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K100D
Vlogging with Sony A33
9
lack of video recording
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
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Pentax K100D vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Sony A33
 Pentax K100DSony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K100D Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-12-03 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $230