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Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was brought out very close to the A6300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-1 matches up versus the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony A6300

 K-1 A6300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Pentax K-1

 A6300 K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony A6300

 K-1 A6300 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2016Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 has got outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 versus the A6300.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and A6300 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and A6300.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will show extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography features
Sony A6300 Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1
Sports photography with Sony A6300
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.4 fps)
not so great battery (760 shots)
75
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather sealing
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
not so great battery (760 shots)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography features
Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (760 shots)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 Vlogging info
Sony A6300 Vlogging info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,010g)
35
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Sony A6300
 Pentax K-1Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-1 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-02-17 2016-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 204800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 33 425
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.4fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 85
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 13.7
DXO Low light rating 3280 1437
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,499 $889