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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Pentax KP vs Sony A57 Specs |
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KP
All specs: Main page for KP |
A57
All specs: Main page for A57 |
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KP vs A57 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:
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KP vs A57: Viewfinder KP has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.59x and covers 100% of view field. A57 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 1.44 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.65x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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KP (0.59x) |
A57 (0.65x) |
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Better choice: Sony A57 |
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Pentax KP VS Sony A57 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Pentax KP a better choice |
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KP |
A57 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.30 | 16.10 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 27 | 15 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 819200 ISO | 100 – 16000 ISO |
| External microphone (2) | ||
| WiFi (2) | ||
| Environmental sealing (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the KP are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the connector for an external microphone, the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. The KP scores 17 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Sony A57 |
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KP |
A57 |
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| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 7 | 12 |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 40 | 45 |
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 420 | 550 |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the A57 are that the camera is faster, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina. Yields 10 points for the A57. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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KP |
A57 |
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| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Image stabilizer | ||
| Sensor resolution (MP) | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Articulated screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Similar weight | 643g | 620g |
| Similar size | 1009cm³ | 1044cm³ |
| Pentax KP VS Sony A57 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the KP and A57 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Pentax KP |
Sony A57 |
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17
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10
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We recommend Pentax KP as better choice. |
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