| General | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | K-3 | Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Successor Model | Pentax K-3 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| MSRP | $1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Bridge |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.71 Megapixel | 16.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 23.35 Megapixel | 16.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | PRIME III | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080 | 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Best, better, good | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 27 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 25 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 27 - 810 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 30x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.6 | |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.3 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto on off red-eye slow sync slow sync + red-eye trailing curtain sync high speed wireless manual | Auto On Off Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m at ISO 100 | 12.70 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless |
| Exposure | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| DXO | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1216 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.4 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 80 |
| Video | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min |
| Terminals | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Optional | Eye-Fi Connection possible |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Physical | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03") | 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) | 577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7" | |
| Package Weight | 3.1 lb |
| Power and Storage | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI90 | NP-FH50 |
| Battery Life | 560 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 seconds | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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