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Pentax KF vs Sony A33

Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76
Pentax KF front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Pentax KF vs Sony A33 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax KF vs Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A33 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The KF was revealed 12 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the KF matches up against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A33

 KF A33 
IntroducedNovember 2022August 2010More modern by 149 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Pentax KF

 A33 KF 

Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A33

 KF A33 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KF has 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 A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the KF and the A33.

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KF and A33 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the KF and A33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax KF to render extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent KF should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KF vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KF Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KF Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KF as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax KF
Vlogging with Sony A33
73
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Pentax KF vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A33
 Pentax KFSony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax KF Sony SLT-A33
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2022-11-09 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 161 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 684 gr (1.51 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $850 $230