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Comparison of Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-30 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 ×
General
ModelPentax K-30Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberK-30DSLR-A560
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130137
Width (mm)7184
Height (mm)97104
Weight (g)1,088903
Waterproof--
SuccessorPentax K-50-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.314.2
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)4.815.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7970
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.722.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1312.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,129819
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.57.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audioAVCHD, MP4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lenssmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DASony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 203.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.53
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4025
Filter thread (mm)6255
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lensPhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.610.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.920.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1611
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600Auto (200-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • 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)1/6000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, 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 modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene PortraitPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
  • 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 descriptionDepends on lensLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 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
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
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 wired or ir
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote port
  • 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)0.410.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.430.57
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-11
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.57.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4513
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.3
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.29
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.540.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.08
Shutter lag (notes)Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253sOVF:Full AF, wide-area = 0.307sLive View:Quick AF: 0.196sFC Phase-detect: 0.629sFC Contrast-detect: 1.711s
Startup time (s)1.10.7
Play -> record time (s)0.20.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.63.3
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)4101,050
Battery form factorProprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery HolderProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWeather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst ShootingSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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