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Pentax KF vs Sony A450

Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76
Pentax KF front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Old Model is Pentax K-70
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax KF versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The KF was manufactured 13 years after the A450 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the KF grades vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A450

 KF A450 
AnnouncedNovember 2022January 2010More modern by 157 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax KF

 A450 KF 

Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A450

 KF A450 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KF provides outside measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the KF vs the A450.

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the KF and A450 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the KF and A450.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax KF to produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent KF will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KF Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (684 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KF Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KF Travel photography info
Sony A450 Travel photography info
66
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (684g)
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KF Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (410 shots)
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KF Vlogging factors
Sony A450 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors (684g)
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax KF vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A450
 Pentax KFSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax KF Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2022-11-09 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 161 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 684g (1.51 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 410 images 1050 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $850 $1,241