Pentax K-1 II vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was announced 6 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-1 II scores versus the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II offers exterior measurements 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 NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-1 II against the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and NEX-C3 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger K-1 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.