Pentax KF vs Sony A35

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax KF vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The KF was announced 11 years after the A35 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the KF matches up versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KF & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Pentax KF Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax KF enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the KF compared to the A35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the KF and A35 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the KF and A35.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax KF to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer KF is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.