Pentax K-3 III vs Sony A77 II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-3 III versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 III (26MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was unveiled 6 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the K-3 III matches up versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 Mark III & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 III Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 III has got exterior dimensions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 III versus Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 III vs the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 III and A77 II is 58 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 III and A77 II.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern K-3 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.