Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A900

Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A900 (25MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The K-1 II was announced 9 years after the A900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-1 II grades against the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-1 II compared to the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and A900 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and A900.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to result in extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger K-1 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.