Pentax K-1 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax K-1 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-1 grades vs the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 provides outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 and the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and NEX-6 is 55 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and NEX-6.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger K-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.