Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      BrandPentaxSony
      ModelK-3 Mark III MonochromeCyber-shot DSC-WX220
      MSRP$2199 (body only)$200/£179
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels26.78 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels25.73 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600,000100 - 12,800
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      ProcessorPRIME VBionz X
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41284896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 3648, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920. 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points101
      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 Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.45 - 44.5 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClearPhoto LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 55 Frames (JPEG) / 32 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 40 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 2.5 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 100 Frames (Raw)      		Up to 10 fps for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto + Red-eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
      Slow- speed Sync
      Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye
      P-TTL
      Contrast-control-sync
      High-speed sync
      Wireless sync      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      advanced
      Flash Range3.70 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter PriorityAuto
      Metering Range-2 to +21 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockButton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
      Video Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/30.00 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/30.00/60.00 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      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 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Dimensions135 x 104 x 74 mm (5.31 x 4.09 x 2.91")92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.9 x 5.1"4.5 x 3.2 x 2.4"
      Package Weight3.045 lb0.6 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Battery PackD-LI90NP-BN
      Battery Life800 shots210 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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