Pentax K-1 vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax K-1 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The K-1 was revealed 4 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-1 grades vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 comes with physical dimensions 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-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-1 vs the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and NEX-C3 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and NEX-C3.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 will give greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger K-1 should have an edge in sensor technology.