Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-1 was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology 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 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-1 scores against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony RX100 II
K-1 | RX100 II | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | June 2013 | More modern by 33 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax K-1
RX100 II | K-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Sharper display (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 II
K-1 | RX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 and the RX100 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and RX100 II is 55 and 89 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and RX100 II.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern K-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-17 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/2000s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 pounds) | 281g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 shots | 350 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $598 |