Pentax KP vs Sony A850

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax KP vs Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very close but the KP (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The KP was launched 6 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the KP scores vs the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax KP enjoys exterior dimensions 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 A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the KP versus the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the KP and A850 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and A850.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The KP featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A850 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger KP is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.