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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
82
Overall
77
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was announced 18 months later than the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-1 grades versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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