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Pentax KF vs Sony A65

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75
Pentax KF front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
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Pentax KF vs Sony A65 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax KF versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KF (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The KF was announced 11 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the KF grades versus the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A65

 KF A65 
LaunchedNovember 2022November 2011More recent by 134 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Pentax KF

 A65 KF 

Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A65

 KF A65 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax KF has external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the KF against the A65.

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KF and A65 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the KF and A65.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger KF should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KF vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax KF Street photography highlights
Sony A65 Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (684g)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KF Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
74
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 shots)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (684g)
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KF Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KF Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than competition in class (684g)
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Pentax KF vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A65
 Pentax KFSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax KF Sony SLT-A65
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2022-11-09 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 161 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
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 rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 684g (1.51 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 410 shots 560 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $850 $700