Pentax KF vs Sony A350

Here, we are looking at the Pentax KF and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The KF was announced 14 years after the A350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the KF grades versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KF & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax KF Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KF provides exterior dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax KF and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the KF against the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KF and A350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the KF and A350.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax KF to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent KF is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.