Pentax KP vs Sony A6400

Following is a in-depth review of the Pentax KP vs Sony A6400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The KP was introduced 23 months earlier than the A6400 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the KP matches up against the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax KP comes with exterior 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 A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Pentax KP vs Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the KP compared to the A6400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and A6400 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and A6400.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged KP will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.