Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX10
- Renewed by Sony RX10 III
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-3 II (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-3 II was released within a month of the RX10 II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-3 II scores vs the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony RX10 II
| K-3 II | RX10 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Pentax K-3 II
| RX10 II | K-3 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony RX10 II
| K-3 II | RX10 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 | June 2015 | Same age | |
| Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-3 II vs the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and RX10 II is 59 and 58 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and RX10 II.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
| Pentax K-3 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-3 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2015-04-23 | 2015-06-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime III | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 27 | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Available lenses | 151 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.3 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
| 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 (available with dedicated external flash) | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 813 gr (1.79 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 80 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1106 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 720 photos | 400 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Pricing at release | $829 | $998 |