Pentax K-3 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-3 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-3 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was brought out 5 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-3 scores against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-3 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-3 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and RX100 VA is 59 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older K-3 will be behind in sensor technology.