Pentax KP vs Sony A700

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax KP vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The KP was launched 9 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the KP matches up against the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax KP has physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the KP compared to the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the KP and A700 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and A700.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax KP to render extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer KP is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.