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Pentax K10D vs Sony A700

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax K10D and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K10D was released 12 months earlier than the A700 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the K10D scores against the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Sony A700

 K10D A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Pentax K10D

 A700 K10D 
AnnouncedDecember 2007December 2006Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Sony A700

 K10D A700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D has physical measurements 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 A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the K10D and the A700.

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and A700.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A700 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged K10D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K10D Street photography advice
Sony A700 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D Sports photography advice
Sony A700 Sports photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K10D
Travel photography with Sony A700
49
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K10D
Vlogging with Sony A700
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Sony A700
 Pentax K10DSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K10D Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-12-15 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.9
DXO Low light score 522 581
Other
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $700 $1,000