Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-3 II and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-3 II was revealed 12 months later than the A77 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-3 II grades against the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony A77 II
K-3 II | A77 II | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | May 2014 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Pentax K-3 II
A77 II | K-3 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+192k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony A77 II
K-3 II | A77 II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-3 II and Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-3 II against the A77 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and A77 II.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer K-3 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-04-23 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 79 |
Cross focus points | 25 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.3fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 647g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 images | 480 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at launch | $829 | $1,198 |