Canon EOS RP vs Pentax K-3 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS RPK-3 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-3
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark III
      MSRP$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)$1099/£769 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel24.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC 8PRIME III
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41606016 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points477927
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Lens MountCanon RFPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.3 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)Max. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames
      Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG (L: at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames
      Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to approx. 39 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 37 frames
      Flash Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto Flash Discharge
      Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye
      P-TTL
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Contrast-control-sync
      High-speed sync
      Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized
      Manual AE lock
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting);
      Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
      DXO Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO29771106
      DxO Color Depth24.023.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.913.6
      DxO Overall Score8580
      Video Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [13 to 26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via cable or smartphone optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Dimensions133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.4 x 8.8 x 6"8.1 x 6.4 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.3 lb3.25 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Battery PackLP-E17D-LI90
      Battery Life250 shots720 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS RP Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 12 seconds
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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