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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony QX1

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 II front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony QX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-3 II was unveiled 8 months later than the QX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-3 II grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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