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Pentax KF vs Sony A58

Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76
Pentax KF front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Older Model is Pentax K-70
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Pentax KF vs Sony A58 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax KF versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the KF (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The KF was unveiled 9 years after the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the KF scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A58

 KF A58 
RevealedNovember 2022November 2013Newer by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Pentax KF

 A58 KF 

Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A58

 KF A58 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KF offers external dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Pentax KF versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the KF against the A58.

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KF and A58 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the KF and A58.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax KF to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent KF will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KF vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KF Portrait photography features
Sony A58 Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax KF Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (684 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
63
great battery life (690 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
Sony A58 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KF Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Pentax KF vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A58
 Pentax KFSony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax KF Sony SLT-A58
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2022-11-09 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 102400 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 161 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 684 gr (1.51 lbs) 492 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 690 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $850 $645