Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320 Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony W320, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and W320 (14MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe K-3 II was introduced 5 years after the W320 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-3 II matches up against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony W320
K-3 II | W320 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 65 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Pentax K-3 II
W320 | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony W320
K-3 II | W320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-3 II against the W320.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and W320 is 59 and 97 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and W320.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger K-3 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony W320 Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-04-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.3 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.80 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, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch cost | $829 | $269 |