Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2018
- Old Model is Pentax K-1
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Replaced the Sony A77
Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-1 II was introduced 3 years after the A77 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-1 II grades vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sony A77 II
K-1 II | A77 II | |||
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Released | February 2018 | May 2014 | Newer by 46 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Pentax K-1 II
A77 II | K-1 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+192k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A77 II
K-1 II | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II provides 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II vs the A77 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.
Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and A77 II.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer K-1 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-22 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 819200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 79 |
Cross focus points | 25 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF4 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.4 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) | 647 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photographs | 480 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $1,737 | $1,198 |