Pentax KP vs Sony a7 III
Comparison
Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
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Pentax KP
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Sony a7 III
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Brand
Pentax
Sony
Model
KP
a7 III
Released
2017
2018
Announcement Date
January 25, 2017
February 27, 2018
Camera Type
DSLR
MirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
Megapixels
24 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
6016 x 4000 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.8 x 35.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full FrameFrame Rate
7 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF2
Sony FE
Image Processor
Prime IV
Bionz X
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
819,200
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
819200
204800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 6000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
27
693
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
2,359,296 dots
Video
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
4KMax Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV
XAVC S, AVCHD
Features
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
921,600 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
D-LI109
NP-FZ100
Battery Life
390 shots
750 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
N/A
25.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
N/A
14.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
N/A
3722
Scores
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
Main Features
Extra Features
Construction and Durability
Handling and Ergonomics
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Total Score
User Scores
Pentax KP
Sony a7 III
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