Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 vs Pentax K10D

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A230K10D
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A200
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K20D
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 10883008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      Number of Focus Points911
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Lens MountSony APentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.63x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto Red Eye
      Flash Range10.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Green, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock: Available
      Depth of Field Preview: Via viewfinder or LCD;
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      DxO Low Light ISO531522
      DxO Color Depth22.322.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.411.6
      DxO Overall Score6366
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control IR (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 68 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.68")142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Battery PackNP-FH50
      Battery Life230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Pentax K10D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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