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Comparison of Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
Pentax K10D ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100Pentax K10D
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSLR-A100K10D
Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133142
Width (mm)7170
Height (mm)95101
Weight (g)545790
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax *ist D
Successor-Pentax K20D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72368.16
Sensor width (mm)23.723.6
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.126.1
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6166
Dxo color depth score (bit)2222.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.211.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)476522
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
Image file format-
  • .dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.pef
Continuous-mode (fps)2.43.1
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.883
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3825
Filter thread (mm)5552
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000210,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1220
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spotTTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portrait-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1211
Flash range description12 meters at ISO 100Depends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • .dng)
  • raw (.pef
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
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
  • ir or wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.39
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.650.62
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)512
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.43.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)19-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.25
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.30.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.28
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.11
Startup time (s)1.10.4
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)53.8
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)750480
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM66HProprietary D-LI50
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • s-sw55 software (cd-rom)
Os compatibility-
  • macos 10.2 or later
  • windows 2000/xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Image stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only



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