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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-1 II (36MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The K-1 II was introduced 18 months later than the A99 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-1 II grades versus the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sony A99 II

 K-1 II A99 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Pentax K-1 II

 A99 II K-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k1037kCrisper screen (+192k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A99 II

 K-1 II A99 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II versus the A99 II.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and A99 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A99 II to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography information
Sony A99 II Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
Sony A99 II Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery pack (670 shots)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography advice
Sony A99 II Travel photography advice
53
weather sealing
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
heavier than others (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 II Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Sony A99 II
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-02-22 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 819200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 33 399
Cross focus points 25 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF4 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 lb) 849 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 670 pictures 490 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $1,737 $3,198