Pentax K10D vs Sony A99

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax K10D vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The K10D was revealed 7 years prior to the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the K10D matches up versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K10D and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K10D has outside 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) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K10D and the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and A99.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K10D having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will offer extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.