Sony NEX-6 vs Pentax KP

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Sony NEX-6 vs Pentax KP

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

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Succeeded by the Sony A6000
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Differences

Sony NEX-6 advantages over Pentax KP

Bigger pixels
~ 4.78 vs 3.91 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
42 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
9.7 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.8 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Pentax KP advantages over Sony NEX-6

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
35 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/24000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 25600 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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; More consumer-friendly control setup than NEX-7 but more advanced (actual Mode dial) than step-down models; OLED EVF and 3-inch tilting LCD monitor provide viewfinder flexibility; Fast and decisive AF on stationary subjects, and good continuous AF on normal moving subjects; Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60p.
Hybrid AF system speed and accuracy still lags somewhat behind higher-end DSLRs; Wi-Fi features still rudimentary (join the club); LCD is not a touchscreen; User interface foibles.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax KP, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-5N

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-5N

Pentax KP

Sony NEX-5N

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax KP vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-F3

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Pentax KP

Sony NEX-F3

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax KP vs Sony NEX-F3

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-5R

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-5R

Pentax KP

Sony NEX-5R

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Nikon D5600

Sony NEX-6

Nikon D5600

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Compared to Canon T7i

Sony NEX-6

Canon T7i

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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