Pentax KP vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are comparing the Pentax KP and Sony A9 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very similar but the KP (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The KP was announced 3 years prior to the A9 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the KP grades against the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax KP comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax KP and Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the KP vs the A9 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and A9 II is 61 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and A9 II.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The KP contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The older KP is going to be behind in sensor technology.