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Comparison of Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-01 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 ×
General
ModelPentax K-01Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberK-01DSLR-A580
Camera formatCompact System CameraSLR
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122137
Width (mm)5884
Height (mm)79104
Weight (g)611694
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.316.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.814.82
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7980
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.723.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.913.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1351,123
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1728 x 1728(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 1512(4.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 3264(10.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4352 x 3264(14.2 mp 4:3)
  • 4928 x 2776(13.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.97.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval MovieAVCHD, MP4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lenssmc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groupsSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)61.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)40.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)13
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4025
Filter thread (mm)2755
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable)Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night ScenePortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • off
  • on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryUHS-1 compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone input
  • mini hmdi (type-c)
  • bravia sync (link menu)
  • dc input
  • external micophone jack
  • hdmi mini connector (type-c)
  • phototv hd
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.910.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.240.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.97.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)932
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.80.3
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.19
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.850.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.08
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 secondFull Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.306sLive View:Quick AF lag = 0.193sFocus Check PD AF lag = 0.618sFocus Check CD AF lag = 1
Startup time (s)2.40.8
Play -> record time (s)1.30.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)43.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-1,050
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI90Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw120
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMachined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-MountSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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