Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe K-1 was launched 3 years after the RX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-1 grades versus the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony RX100
K-1 | RX100 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | August 2012 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Pentax K-1
RX100 | K-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Crisper display (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100
K-1 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has outer measurements 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 RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 and the RX100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and RX100 is 55 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and RX100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-17 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
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 | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (2.23 lb) | 240 grams (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch price | $1,499 | $448 |