Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the K-3 II (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 II was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-3 II matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 II offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 II versus the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and RX10 IV is 59 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged K-3 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.