Pentax KP vs Sony QX1
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Pentax KP vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Pentax KP and Sony QX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the KP matches up vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Sony QX1
| KP | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 30 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Pentax KP
| QX1 | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax KP and Sony QX1
| KP | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax KP vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax KP enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the KP vs the QX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and QX1 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Pentax KP vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and QX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax KP to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent KP should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax KP vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Pentax KP | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax KP | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2017-01-26 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | PRIME IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 819200 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 27 | 25 |
| Cross focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | - |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/24000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 703 grams (1.55 lb) | 216 grams (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 390 shots | 440 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI109 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $747 | $500 |