Pentax K10D vs Sony A300

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax K10D versus Sony A300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K10D was launched 13 months before the A300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K10D scores versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D features external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K10D versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K10D compared to the A300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K10D and A300 is 59 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and A300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged K10D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.