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Pentax KF vs Sony A560

Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
Pentax KF front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64 Imaging
54 Features
78 Overall
63

Pentax KF vs Sony A560 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Pentax KF vs Sony A560 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax KF and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The KF was brought out 12 years after the A560 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the KF scores against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A560

		

		

			
 KF A560 
AnnouncedNovember 2022August 2010More modern by 149 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax KF

		

		

			
 A560 KF 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A560

		

		

			
 KF A560 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax KF vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax KF has got outer dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax KF and Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the KF vs the A560.
Pentax KF vs Sony A560 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the KF and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.
Pentax KF vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax KF vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the KF and A560.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax KF to offer more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher KF provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax KF vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax KF vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax KF vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
Portrait photography with Sony A560
83
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW files
72
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax KF
Street photography with Sony A560
73
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (102,400)
 heavier than competitors (684 grams)
75
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Pentax KF Sports photography info
Sony A560 Sports photography info
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery (1,050 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax KF
Travel photography with Sony A560
66
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (684 grams)
60
 better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax KF Landscape photography highlights
Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 terrible battery power (410 per charge)
73
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Pentax KF Vlogging info
Sony A560 Vlogging info
72
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 heavier than competitors (684 grams)
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic support
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Pentax KF vs Sony A560 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A560
 Pentax KFSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax KF Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2022-11-09 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 161 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 684g (1.51 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 1050 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 2
Launch cost $850 $650