Pentax K20D vs Sony A6600

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K20D and Sony A6600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K20D was unveiled 12 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K20D matches up vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K20D & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K20D enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K20D and Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the K20D versus the A6600.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and A6600 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and A6600.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to result in extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older K20D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.