Sony A7R II vs Pentax K-1 II

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Sony A7R II vs Pentax K-1 II

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

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Differences

Sony A7R II advantages over Pentax K-1 II

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
60 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
640g vs 1010g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
42.4 vs 36.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-1 II advantages over Sony A7R II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
7 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
77 vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals
Read our Sony A7R II Review

Excellent build and comfortable handling; Bright, roomy viewfinder and articulated LCD; Great image quality; Good performance for the class; In-camera stabilization, GPS and Wi-Fi; Incredibly feature-rich design.
Bulkier than APS-C DSLRs; Top ISOs are for the spec sheet, not the real world; JPEGs are a bit punchy by default; Slow startup; Below-average battery life; Only a relatively modest update to the K-1.
Read our Pentax K-1 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R

$2348
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1000
35mm

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R

Pentax K-1 II

Sony A7R

$1747
35mm

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1000
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A7R

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony A7R II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Pentax K-1 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7R II

Sony A9

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A9

Pentax K-1 II

Sony A9

$1747
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A9

Compared to Nikon D850

Sony A7R II

Nikon D850

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2797
35mm

Lens selection
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2797
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon D850

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas

$2064
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

Pentax K-1 II

Sony A7R III

$1747
35mm

Lens selection
Built-in GPS

$2064
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A7R III

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