Pentax K-3 vs Sony A77 II

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-3 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 was released very close to the A77 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-3 grades vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 provides exterior measurements 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 sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-3 against the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and A77 II.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.