Pentax KF vs Sony A580

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KF & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax KF Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

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.

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

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.