Pentax K2000 vs Sony A58

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Pentax K2000 vs Sony A58

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K2000 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Succeeded by the Pentax K-x
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Succeeded by the Sony A68
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Differences

Pentax K2000 advantages over Sony A58

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 4.31 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More cross-type AF points
5 vs 3
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance

Sony A58 advantages over Pentax K2000

Less expensive
$600 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
15 vs 5
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
4.9 fps vs 3.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
8 vs 4 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K2000 First Shots

Improved 20.1-megapixel resolution; Impressive image quality, especially for its price; Fast and decisive autofocus (in most conditions); Very good battery life; Good video quality (Full HD 1080p, though it doesn't support 60p frame rate).
Plastic lens mount; Slower burst mode speeds and shallower buffer than A57; LCD no longer fully articulating; Mediocre kit lens; Electronic instead of an optical viewfinder may be a turnoff for some.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon XSi

Pentax K2000

Canon XSi

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$649
APS-C

More pixels
More AF points

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Canon XSi

Sony A58

Canon XSi

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A58 vs Canon XSi

Compared to Nikon D60

Pentax K2000

Nikon D60

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More cross-type AF points

$700
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Nikon D60

Sony A58

Nikon D60

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A58 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Pentax K2000

Sony DSLR-A300

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
More cross-type AF points

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Sony A58

Sony DSLR-A300

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$563
APS-C

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony A58 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K2000

Pentax K-5 IIs

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$497
APS-C

Top deck display
External Mic Jack

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A58

Pentax K-5 IIs

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A58 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Canon T5i

Pentax K2000

Canon T5i

$556
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Canon T5i

Sony A58

Canon T5i

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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