Pentax K10D vs Sony A700
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Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2007 |  | December 2006 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Clearer screen (+710k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K10D and Sony A700
| K10D | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.
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.
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Pentax K10D vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Pentax K10D | Sony 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 |