Pentax KF vs Sony A330

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax KF and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The KF was launched 13 years later than the A330 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the KF matches up against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KF and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax KF Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax KF offers outside dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the KF vs the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the KF and A330 is 63 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the KF and A330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax KF to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent KF will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.