Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe K-1 was released 4 years before the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-1 scores vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony A6100
K-1 | A6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 922k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Pentax K-1
A6100 | K-1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | February 2016 | More recent by 42 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony A6100
K-1 | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 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) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 vs the A6100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and A6100 is 55 and 81 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and A6100.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older K-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-17 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 36MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 425 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 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 | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photographs | 420 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,499 | $748 |