Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K-01 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K-01 was announced 2 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-01 grades versus the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony NEX-F3
| K-01 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax K-01
| NEX-F3 | K-01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony NEX-F3
| K-01 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-01 versus the NEX-F3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and NEX-F3 is 76 and 86 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Pentax K-01 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax K-01 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-05-30 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 151 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 561g (1.24 lb) | 314g (0.69 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 79 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 1135 | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $899 | $470 |