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Pentax KF vs Sony A580

Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76
Pentax KF front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A100
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Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax KF vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The KF was revealed 11 years later than the A580 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the KF matches up versus the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A580

 KF A580 
LaunchedNovember 2022May 2011More recent by 140 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Pentax KF

 A580 KF 

Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A580

 KF A580 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax KF provides outer dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the KF and the A580.

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KF and A580 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the KF and A580.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax KF to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger KF will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KF Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax KF
Street photography with Sony A580
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (684g)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KF Sports photography advice
Sony A580 Sports photography advice
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition (684g)
61
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KF Landscape photography info
Sony A580 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KF as a Vlogging camera
Sony A580 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than competition (684g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax KF vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A580
 Pentax KFSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax KF Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2022-11-09 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 161 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 684 grams (1.51 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life 410 photos 1050 photos
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $850 $848