Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Introduced September 2017
- Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
The following is a extended review of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-01 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-01 matches up against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony RX10 IV
K-01 | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Pentax K-01
RX10 IV | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | September 2017 | May 2012 | Newer by 64 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 921k | Clearer screen (+519k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony RX10 IV
K-01 | RX10 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-01 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-01 versus the RX10 IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and RX10 IV is 76 and 52 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and RX10 IV.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-05-30 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) | 1095 gr (2.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $899 | $1,698 |